CHANGES IN PARKING TICKET FINES
This fall, Denver Public Works Right-of-Way Enforcement (ROWE) is making some changes to the structure of parking ticket fines. Please find below a summary of the changes.
Standard Parking Violations:
- Most standard parking violations or "Type 1" violations will increase from $20 to $25.
- This includes overtime meter parking, parking in a no parking zone, blocking a driveway, etc.
- This will become effective October 1, 2007.
- The last increase was in September of 2001, from $15 to $20.
Disability Parking Violations:
- The fine for parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities will increase from $100 to $150, each occurrence.
- This will become effective October 1, 2007.
Tow Away Zone Violations:
- Street sweeping tow away zone violations will increase from $20 to $25.
- Parking in a regular Tow Away Zone will decrease from $60 to $25.
- A second violation, and all subsequent violations, of either tow away zone in the same year will be $50.
- This will become effective in the Spring of 2008.
For an e-mail reminder on your street sweeping days, visit
www.mymotormaid.com. You can input your street sweeping days and your e-mail address for a complimentary reminder to move your car so you can avoid a ticket!