FAQs

Payment must be received by the Parking Violations Branch within fifteen (15) calendar days of when the ticket is issued. You will be responsible for payment of all penalties if fine payment is received after fifteen calendar days.

By mail
Send your check or money order to:
City of Philadelphia
Parking Violations Branch
P.O. Box 41818
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Do not send your check to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

For your peace of mind, do not mail cash. Remember to write your ticket number on your check or money order.

In person
Parking Violations Branch
913 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM weekdays
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday

By phone
Call (888) 591-3636 to pay by Visa or Mastercard. After the voice response system introduction, press "1" and have your credit card information ready. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Online
You can also pay your parking ticket online.

If you desire a hearing to contest a parking ticket, you must request it in writing. If you request a hearing within fifteen days, late payment penalties will not be added to your original fine. All hearings requested after fifteen calendar days will have penalties assessed and due if you are found liable.

To request a hearing, write to:
Bureau of Administrative Adjudication
P.O. Box 13850
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Be sure to write your ticket number on your request.

You will receive information about the date, time and location of your hearing in the mail.

When you contest a parking ticket, you have the following rights:

• To be represented by a lawyer or other representative;
• To appear and testify if you choose;
• To present evidence, including pictures, tow receipts, etc, or witnesses; and
• To appeal a decision against you.

You can reschedule over the phone twice. Your third reschedule request must be made in writing. Your request will be reviewed and approved or denied by a Parking Violations Bureau Supervisor.

If you need to report a defective meter, please call the Parking Violations Branch at (888) 591-3636, or mail correspondence to:

Parking Violations Branch
P.O. Box 41818
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Failure to answer or appear on a parking violation shall be considered an admission of liability. Failure to pay the amount due may result in civil action, including impoundment of your vehicle.

Visit the Traffic Court's Citation Online Payment System.