Denver parking ticket fines
An expired meter costs $35 in Denver and parking at a fire hydrant costs $35. Parking tickets go to the city, not traffic court.
Expired meter$35
Fire hydrant$35
Disabled space$350
Most expensive$350parking for persons with mobility impairment
What does each parking ticket cost in Denver?
The steepest Denver parking ticket is parking for persons with mobility impairment at $350, 10 times the $35 for an expired meter. The cheapest is parked over 72 hours at $35.
| Ticket | Fine |
|---|---|
| Meter violation | $35[50] |
| Overtime parking outside meter zones | $35[50] |
| No parking anytime | $35[50] |
| Tow-away zone | $75[50] |
| Street sweeping tow-away zone | $50[50] |
| Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant | $35[50] |
| Double parking | $35[50] |
| Parking for persons with mobility impairmentFine for parking in an accessible space without authorization | $350[50] |
| On a crosswalk | $65[50] |
| Within 5 feet of an alley or driveway | $35[50] |
| Sidewalk | $65[50] |
| Within an intersection | $35[50] |
| Parked over 72 hours | $35[50] |
| License plate violation | $100[50] |
How do you pay or fight a Denver parking ticket?
Who handles it
City and County of Denver Parking Violations Bureau[51]
Pay a Denver parking ticket online[51]
How to contest it
Dispute online within 20 days of the ticket being issued, with your citation number, license plate or VIN and any required documents. The Parking Violations Bureau can help at 1-866-280-9988.[52]
How do Denver parking fines compare with other big cities?
At $35, the Denver expired meter fine is number 8 of 15 among the big cities listed here.
| City | Expired meter | Fire hydrant |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $35 | $35 |
| New York, NY | $35–$65 | $115 |
| Chicago, IL | $50–$70 | $150 |
| Houston, TX | $30 | $105 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $26–$36 | $76 |
| San Diego, CA | $42.5 | $104.5 |
| Dallas, TX | $90 | Not published |
| Jacksonville, FL | $15 | $25 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $40 | $105 |
| Columbus, OH | $70 | $90 |
| Charlotte, NC | $25 | Not published |
| Indianapolis, IN | $20 | $75 |
| San Francisco, CA | $107–$108 | $108 |
| Seattle, WA | $65 | $69 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $15–$24 | Not published |
Got a speeding or other moving ticket in Denver?
Moving violations go to the courts, not the parking agency, and they can bring points and higher insurance. See the local court's fines. Colorado ticket rules. Do parking tickets affect your license?
What else do people ask?
How much is a parking ticket in Denver?
It depends on the violation. An expired meter is $35. Parking at a fire hydrant is $35. The most expensive common ticket is parking for persons with mobility impairment at $350.
How do I fight a Denver parking ticket?
Dispute online within 20 days of the ticket being issued, with your citation number, license plate or VIN and any required documents. The Parking Violations Bureau can help at 1-866-280-9988.
Does a parking ticket add points to my license?
No. A parking ticket is not a moving violation, so it adds no points and does not show on the driving record insurers check. Unpaid tickets can still lead to holds or a boot.
Sources (3)
- Denver Parking Fine Schedule (effective Feb. 1, 2022), City and County of Denver.
- Pay a Parking Ticket, City and County of Denver.
- Dispute My Parking Ticket, City and County of Denver.