Jacksonville parking ticket fines
An expired meter costs $15 in Jacksonville and parking at a fire hydrant costs $25. Parking tickets go to the city, not traffic court.
Expired meter$15
Fire hydrant$25
Disabled space$250
Most expensive$250parking in a disabled space
What does each parking ticket cost in Jacksonville?
The steepest Jacksonville parking ticket is parking in a disabled space at $250, 16.7 times the $15 for an expired meter. The cheapest is overtime at a meter at $15.
| Ticket | Fine |
|---|---|
| Overtime parking | $15[27] |
| Overtime at a meter | $15[27] |
| Prohibited parking | $25[27] |
| Improper parking | $20[27] |
| Obstructing traffic | $25[27] |
| Vehicle over 10,000 pounds in a residential area | $50[27] |
| Parking in a disabled space | $250[27] |
| Expired or improper license tag | $25[27] |
| Parking at a fire plug | $25[27] |
| Disabled parking permit misuse | $250[27] |
| Altered license tag or decal | $200[27] |
How do you pay or fight a Jacksonville parking ticket?
Who handles it
City of Jacksonville Office of Public Parking.[27][28]
Pay a Jacksonville parking ticket online[29]
How to contest it
To dispute a ticket, visit the Office of Public Parking at 231 East Forsyth St., Suite 424 within 15 days of the ticket date and sign a Court Appearance Agreement. Paying the ticket gives up the right to a hearing.[28]
If you pay late
A $10 late fee is added after 15 days. After 30 days another $15 is added. After 40 days a 40 percent collection fee is added.[27][28]
How do Jacksonville parking fines compare with other big cities?
At $15, the Jacksonville expired meter fine is number 14 of 15 among the big cities listed here.
| City | Expired meter | Fire hydrant |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $15 | $25 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Denver, CO | $35 | $35 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $15–$24 | Not published |
Got a speeding or other moving ticket in Jacksonville?
Moving violations go to the courts, not the parking agency, and they can bring points and higher insurance. See the local court's fines. Florida ticket rules. Do parking tickets affect your license?
What else do people ask?
How much is a parking ticket in Jacksonville?
It depends on the violation. An expired meter is $15. Parking at a fire hydrant is $25. The most expensive common ticket is parking in a disabled space at $250.
What happens if I pay a Jacksonville parking ticket late?
A $10 late fee is added after 15 days. After 30 days another $15 is added. After 40 days a 40 percent collection fee is added.
How do I fight a Jacksonville parking ticket?
To dispute a ticket, visit the Office of Public Parking at 231 East Forsyth St., Suite 424 within 15 days of the ticket date and sign a Court Appearance Agreement. Paying the ticket gives up the right to a hearing.
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)
- Citations, City of Jacksonville Office of Public Parking.
- Enforcement and Citations FAQs, City of Jacksonville Office of Public Parking.
- Pay Parking Tickets, City of Jacksonville Office of Public Parking.