Philadelphia parking ticket fines
An expired meter costs $26–$36 in Philadelphia and parking at a fire hydrant costs $76. Parking tickets go to the city, not traffic court.
Expired meter$26–$36
Fire hydrant$76
Disabled space$301
Most expensive$301parked in a disabled space without a permit
What does each parking ticket cost in Philadelphia?
The steepest Philadelphia parking ticket is parked in a disabled space without a permit at $301. The cheapest is no parking during street cleaning at $31.
| Ticket | Fine |
|---|---|
| Expired meterLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $26–$36[20] |
| Parked over the time limit at a meterLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $26–$36[20] |
| Ignoring a no parking signLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| Stopping where stopping is prohibitedLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| No parking during street cleaning | $31[20] |
| Too close to a fire hydrant | $76[20] |
| Double parkingLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| Parked in a disabled space without a permit | $301[20] |
| Parked in a bus stopLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| Parked in a crosswalkLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| Blocking a drivewayLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| Parked on a sidewalkLower amount applies outside Center City and University City, higher amount inside them. | $51–$76[20] |
| Blocking a curb ramp for people with disabilities | $76[20] |
| Parked unregistered vehicleThe city table lists this violation together with parking without a driver license. | $41[20] |
How do you pay or fight a Philadelphia parking ticket?
Who handles it
Philadelphia Parking Authority issues most tickets. Payments go to the City of Philadelphia Parking Violations Branch. Disputes are heard by the city Bureau of Administrative Adjudication.[18][19][20]
Pay a Philadelphia parking ticket online[18]
How to contest it
Dispute online, by mail or in person with the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. You generally have about one year from the ticket date, but acting before the notice deadlines avoids late penalties.[19]
If you pay late
If a ticket is not paid or disputed within 10 days of the date on the Notice of Violation, a $30 penalty is added. After another 10 days with no action, a second penalty of $35 is added.[19][18]
How do Philadelphia parking fines compare with other big cities?
At $26–$36, the Philadelphia expired meter fine is number 11 of 15 among the big cities listed here.
| City | Expired meter | Fire hydrant |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $26–$36 | $76 |
| New York, NY | $35–$65 | $115 |
| Chicago, IL | $50–$70 | $150 |
| Houston, TX | $30 | $105 |
| 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 |
| Denver, CO | $35 | $35 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $15–$24 | Not published |
Got a speeding or other moving ticket in Philadelphia?
Moving violations go to the courts, not the parking agency, and they can bring points and higher insurance. See the local court's fines. Pennsylvania ticket rules. Do parking tickets affect your license?
What else do people ask?
How much is a parking ticket in Philadelphia?
It depends on the violation. An expired meter is $26–$36. Parking at a fire hydrant is $76. The most expensive common ticket is parked in a disabled space without a permit at $301.
What happens if I pay a Philadelphia parking ticket late?
If a ticket is not paid or disputed within 10 days of the date on the Notice of Violation, a $30 penalty is added. After another 10 days with no action, a second penalty of $35 is added.
How do I fight a Philadelphia parking ticket?
Dispute online, by mail or in person with the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. You generally have about one year from the ticket date, but acting before the notice deadlines avoids late penalties.
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 Tickets, Philadelphia Parking Authority.
- Dispute a Parking Ticket, Philadelphia Parking Authority.
- Laws & Enforcement, Table of Violations & Fines, Philadelphia Parking Authority.