Explanation of Parking Violations
Select a Parking Violation:
Blocking Driveway
Blocking HP Ramp
Blocking Mass Transit Vehicle
Bus Zone
Handicapped Space
On Crosswalk
Sidewalk
Snow Route
Taxi Stand
Blocking Driveway
Fine: $41.00
If signs are posted prohibiting parking in or in front of a driveway, your vehicle can be ticketed. You can also be ticketed at the request of the property owner if your vehicle is blocking access to a driveway, even if no sign is posted.
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Blocking HP Ramp
Fine: $75.00
A ticket will be issued immediately if your vehicle is observed to be parked blocking access to a curb cut ramp for people with disabilities.
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Blocking Mass Transit Vehicle
Fine: $100.00
Philadelphia has many narrow streets that make it difficult for mass transit to operate efficiently, particularly when other vehicles are parked carelessly. You will receive a ticket is issued for this violation if a Parking Enforcement Officer observes a mass transit vehicle that is unable to move as a result of your vehicle obstructing its path.
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Bus Zone
Fine: $41.00
A ticket will be issued immediately if your vehicle is observed to be parked in a marked Bus Zone. (You will not be ticketed simply for parking along a SEPTA route.)
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Handicapped Space
Fine: $300.00
If your vehicle is parked in a Handicapped space and you are not displaying a valid, state-issued Disabled Person or Disabled Veteran plate or placard, you will receive a ticket.
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On Crosswalk
Fine: $41.00
A ticket will be issued immediately if your vehicle is observed to be parked within a marked crosswalk.
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Sidewalk
Fine: $41.00
A ticket will be issued immediately if your vehicle is found to be blocking pedestrian access on a sidewalk.
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Snow Route
Fine: $51.00
During declared snow emergencies, a ticket will be issued if your vehicle is parked in a posted Snow Emergency Route.
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Taxi Stand
Fine: $31.00
If your vehicle does not have a Taxi license plate, a ticket will be issued if it is observed to be stopped or parked at a Taxi stand.
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