Parking Citations

Types and Costs of Parking Citations

CODE VIOLATION ORIGINAL FEE 1st INCREASE 2nd INCREASE 3rd INCREASE
610 Parked in Intersection $30 $10 - -
611 Parked on Crosswalk $30 $10 - -
612 Parked in Safety Zones $30 $10 - -
613 Parked on Sidewalk (area) $30 $10 - -
614 Parked along side of Highway excavation $30 $10 - -
615 Parked in Loading Zone $35 $10 - -
616 Parked in Alley of Business District $30 $10 - -
617 Parked Less that 15 Feet from Crosswalk $30 $10 - -
618 Angle Parking $30 $10 - -
619 Failure to Park in Designated Angle Space $30 $10 - -
621 Double Parking $30 $10 - -
623 Parked Wrong Direction $30 $10 - -
630 Parked Less than 2 Feet from Vehicle $30 $10 - -
636 Unregistered vehicle $60 $5 $10 $15
637 Improperly displayed vehicle registration $20 $5 $10 $15
640 Meter Parking Violation $22 $5 $10 $15
650 Parked More Than 12 inches from Curb $30 $10 - -
660 Night Parking $20 $5 $10 $15
661 Night Parking (Ineligible Vehicle) $33 $5 $10 $15
662 Night Parking (Business Area) $22 $5 $10 $15
663 Wrong Side for night parking $20 $5 $10 $15
664 Night Parking (Winter Restricted) $20 $5 $10 $15
665 Unidentified Owner $55 $5 $10 $15
670 Obstructing Bus Loading Zone $35 $10 - -
680 Parked Within 4 Feet of Entrance/Drive/Alley $30 $10 - -
710 Residential Parking Program $33 $5 $10 $15
712 Vehicle For Sale on public property $33 $5 $10 $15
720 Parked Within 10 Feet Of Hydrant $30 $10 - -
730 Parked Where Prohibited by Official Sign $35 $10 - -
731 Parked in School Zone $30 $10 - -
732 Parked On Service Drive on Side Adjacent to Highway $29 $5 $10 $15
733 Parked in Excess of 1/4 Hour Prohibited $25 $5 $10 $15
734 Parked in Excess of 1/2 Hour Prohibited $25 $5 $10 $15
735 Parked in Excess of 1 Hour Prohibited $25 $5 $10 $15
736 Parked in Excess of 2 Hours Prohibited $25 $5 $10 $15
737 Parked In Excess of 3 Hours Prohibited $25 $5 $10 $15
738 Parked in Excess of 4 Hours Prohibited $25 $5 $10 $15
739 Parked in Excess of 12 Hours Prohibited $29 $5 $10 $15
740 Snow Emergency (Posted Sign) $50 $5 $10 $15
741 Temporary No Parking Snow Emergency $50 $5 $10 $15
742 Temporary No Parking Street Construction $39 $5 $10 $15
743 Snow Emergency Regulation 4 + Inches $40 $5 $10 $15
744 Parked in Excess of 24 Hours Prohibited $40 $5 $10 $15
750 Tow Away Zone (Parked in a Tow Away) $60 $5 $10 $15
751 Tow Away Zone (Parked in a Driveway) $60 $5 $10 $15
752 Tow Away Zone (Blocking Traffic) $60 $5 $10 $15
758 Tow Away Zone Violation (Street Sweeping) $40 $5 $10 $15
759 Unauthorized Parking in Handicapped Zone $200 $5 $10 $15
760
 Parked Within 15 Feet of Fire Station Entrance $30 $10 - -
762 Parked on Posted Private Property $40 $0 $0 $0
763 Parked Adjacent to Playground When Posted $25 $5 $10 -
764 Parked On Bridges, Viaducts and Underpass at Any Time $30 $10 - -
765 Parked in Recreational Area $44 $5 $10 $15
766 Parked on Public Property W/O Permit $33 $5 $10 $15
769 Parked in Taxicab Stand $30 $10 - -
770 Car Key Ignition Ordinance $22 $5 $10 $15
771 Parked in Excess of 24 Hours $45 $5 $10 $15
772 Parking Unattended Heavy Truck $60 $5 $10 $15
801 Junk Stored/Collected in Vehicle $60 $5 $10 $15

Private Property Citations 

  

Late Payments

  • Citation payments are required within 10 days of issuance. If not paid within 10 days, see chart above that describes schedule of fine increases on a per violation basis.

 

Failure to Pay Citation

  • Late fees will be imposed as described above.
  • If payment is not made within 58 days, a vehicle registration hold will be placed on the vehicle receiving the citation.
  • If payment is not made within 80 days, the citation will go to the collection contractor.
  • If payment is not made, the City participates in the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Tax Intercept Program, whereby state income tax refunds may be intercepted for the unpaid amount.
  • If a vehicle is illegally parked with two or more unpaid parking citations greater than 30 days old, the vehicle may be subject to towing.
  • If payment is not made, registration with credit bureaus may be made. 

How and Where to Pay Citations
  • Mail
    • Check or money order payments are accepted and should be mailed in the envelope provided with the parking citation. Please send payment to:
    • City of Milwaukee Violations Bureau
      P.O. Box 346
      Milwaukee, WI, 53201-0346
  • Phone
    • Please call the Violations Bureau at (414) 344-0840.
    • The Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) is operational 24/7/365.
    • MasterCard and Visa accepted, with a $2.00 transaction fee.
  • Automated Payment Centers
    • Pay parking citations at Police District Stations #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 at the payment centers 24/7/365. Receipt available.
    • Cash, check and credit card accepted with a $2.00 transaction fee.
  • In Person Cash, credit card, check, or money order payments are accepted. Receipt available.
    Please visit one of our City of Milwaukee Violations Bureau Locations at:
    • North Payment Center
      6223 North Teutonia Avenue
      Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.; Saturday 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.(noon)
    • Central Payment Center
      Police Administration Building
      951 N. James Lovell Drive, 2nd Floor
      Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M-5:00 P.M.
    • South Payment Center
      2980 South Chase Avenue (One block north of East Oklahoma Avenue)
      Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.; Saturday 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.(noon)

 
How to Dispute a Citation
  • If you have any questions concerning a citation or wish to dispute a citation, call the Violations Bureau (414) 344-0840 between 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday to schedule an appointment with the Citation Review Manager.

 

Pay Parking Citation Online
Pay your parking tickets/citations conveniently online with a credit card 24/7. A $2 fee is imposed on each transaction.
Purchase second 4-month period or 2012 annual night parking permits online with MasterCard or Visa beginning APRIL 20, 2012. A confirmation number will allow you to park up to seven (7) days until your permit arrives in the mail. A $2.25 convenience fee will be applied.
 
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