Indianapolis parking ticket fines
An expired meter costs $20 in Indianapolis and parking at a fire hydrant costs $75. Parking tickets go to the city, not traffic court.
Expired meter$20
Fire hydrant$75
Disabled space$100
Most expensive$100handicapped parking violation
What does each parking ticket cost in Indianapolis?
The steepest Indianapolis parking ticket is handicapped parking violation at $100, 5 times the $20 for an expired meter. The cheapest is passenger or loading zone at $20.
| Ticket | Fine |
|---|---|
| Expired meter | $20[41] |
| Parking longer than the meter time allows | $20[41] |
| Parking where prohibited at all times | $20[41] |
| Stopping or standing where prohibited at all times | $20[41] |
| Fire hydrant | $75[41] |
| Blocking a fire lane | $75[41] |
| Handicapped parking violation | $100[41] |
| Bus stop or taxi stand | $20[41] |
| Sidewalk, crosswalk or yardOne fine covers parking on a sidewalk, in a crosswalk or in an adjacent yard | $25[41] |
| Residential permit parking violation | $50[41] |
| Parking during a snow emergency | $25[41] |
| Passenger or loading zone | $20[41] |
How do you pay or fight a Indianapolis parking ticket?
Who handles it
City of Indianapolis Office of Finance and Management, Ordinance Violation Bureau[39]
Pay a Indianapolis parking ticket online[39]
How to contest it
Submit the online contest form within 30 days of receiving the ticket. Contest within 7 days of issue to avoid late fees while it is reviewed, and do not pay first.[40]
If you pay late
If the fine is paid more than 7 days after the ticket is issued, a late charge is added equal to the fine or $25, whichever is less.[41]
How do Indianapolis parking fines compare with other big cities?
At $20, the Indianapolis expired meter fine is number 13 of 15 among the big cities listed here.
| City | Expired meter | Fire hydrant |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $20 | $75 |
| 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 |
| 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 Indianapolis?
Moving violations go to the courts, not the parking agency, and they can bring points and higher insurance. See the local court's fines. Indiana ticket rules. Do parking tickets affect your license?
What else do people ask?
How much is a parking ticket in Indianapolis?
It depends on the violation. An expired meter is $20. Parking at a fire hydrant is $75. The most expensive common ticket is handicapped parking violation at $100.
What happens if I pay a Indianapolis parking ticket late?
If the fine is paid more than 7 days after the ticket is issued, a late charge is added equal to the fine or $25, whichever is less.
How do I fight a Indianapolis parking ticket?
Submit the online contest form within 30 days of receiving the ticket. Contest within 7 days of issue to avoid late fees while it is reviewed, and do not pay first.
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)
- Pay Your Parking Citation, City of Indianapolis.
- Contest a Parking Citation or Ticket, City of Indianapolis.
- Code of Ordinances Chapter 103, Sec. 103-52 and 103-53, City of Indianapolis (Municode).