Fort Worth parking ticket fines
An expired meter costs $40 in Fort Worth and parking at a fire hydrant costs $105. Parking tickets go to the city, not traffic court.
Expired meter$40
Fire hydrant$105
Disabled space$200
Most expensive$200fire lane or zone
What does each parking ticket cost in Fort Worth?
The steepest Fort Worth parking ticket is fire lane or zone at $200, 5 times the $40 for an expired meter. The cheapest is meter feeding at $35.
| Ticket | Fine |
|---|---|
| No parking, stopping or standing anytimeCourt fees add $15. | $60[33] |
| Expired meterCourt fees add $15. | $40[33] |
| Exceeded meter time limitCourt fees add $15. | $35[33] |
| Within 15 feet of a fire hydrantCourt fees add $15. | $105[33] |
| Fire lane or zoneCourt fees add $15. | $200[33] |
| Disabled space or zoneCourt fees add $15. | $200[33] |
| In front of a public or private drivewayCourt fees add $15. | $35[33] |
| Tow away zoneCourt fees add $15. | $105[33] |
| On a sidewalkCourt fees add $15. | $35[33] |
| In an alleyCourt fees add $15. | $35[33] |
| In a front or side yardCourt fees add $15. | $80[33] |
| Facing trafficCourt fees add $15. | $35[33] |
| Meter feedingCourt fees add $15. | $35[33] |
How do you pay or fight a Fort Worth parking ticket?
Who handles it
Fort Worth Municipal Court[32]
Pay a Fort Worth parking ticket online[32]
How to contest it
You can contest a parking citation online, in person or by mail within 21 calendar days of the citation date. Virtual hearings are held on Fridays.[32]
If you pay late
A $25 late fee is added if the citation is not paid or contested within 21 days ($50 for fire lane, disabled space or oversized commercial vehicle). A 30% collection fee is added if it is not paid in full within 60 days.[32]
How do Fort Worth parking fines compare with other big cities?
At $40, the Fort Worth expired meter fine is number 7 of 15 among the big cities listed here.
| City | Expired meter | Fire hydrant |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX | $40 | $105 |
| 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 |
| Columbus, OH | $70 | $90 |
| Charlotte, NC | $25 | Not published |
| Indianapolis, IN | $20 | $75 |
| San Francisco, CA | $107–$108 | $108 |
| Seattle, WA | $65 | $69 |
| Denver, CO | $35 | $35 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $15–$24 | Not published |
Got a speeding or other moving ticket in Fort Worth?
Moving violations go to the courts, not the parking agency, and they can bring points and higher insurance. See the local court's fines. Texas ticket rules. Do parking tickets affect your license?
What else do people ask?
How much is a parking ticket in Fort Worth?
It depends on the violation. An expired meter is $40. Parking at a fire hydrant is $105. The most expensive common ticket is fire lane or zone at $200.
What happens if I pay a Fort Worth parking ticket late?
A $25 late fee is added if the citation is not paid or contested within 21 days ($50 for fire lane, disabled space or oversized commercial vehicle). A 30% collection fee is added if it is not paid in full within 60 days.
How do I fight a Fort Worth parking ticket?
You can contest a parking citation online, in person or by mail within 21 calendar days of the citation date. Virtual hearings are held on Fridays.
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 (2)
- Parking citations, City of Fort Worth Municipal Court.
- Parking Fine Schedule 2026, City of Fort Worth Municipal Court.