Parking Enforcement
On-street parking management and enforcement to promote public safety, quality of life and commerce for residents, visitors and businesses.
On-street parking management and enforcement to promote public safety, quality of life and commerce for residents, visitors and businesses.
The City provides on-street parking management and enforcement to regulate parking for residents, visitors, merchants, and commuters for three primary reasons:
Parking Management enforces 17 types of parking violations.
Late fines will increase if not paid within 14 calendar days.
Fine: $20 | Late Fine: $40
Fine: $35 | Late Fine: $70
Fine: $50 | Late Fine: $100
Fine: $70 | Late Fine: $140
Fine: $150 | Late Fine: $250
There are four ways to pay a parking violation citation.
If a parking citation is not paid within 14 days, the original citation amount will increase in value. If the citation is not paid within 60 days, the City may request a DMV hold on the annual vehicle registration which includes a $20 fee and an additional late fee assessment up to $50.
Violations can be voided administratively if they were written in error. Examples of errors could be wrong license plate number, wrong street name, or wrong dates. Administrative reviews of parking violation errors can be made by contacting Parking Management at (757) 385-2900 or by emailing parkingpermithelp@vbgov.com.
To challenge the validity of the parking violation citation, contact the City Treasurer’s Office at VBPT4you@vbgov.com or (757) 385-6435.
The City Treasurer does not have the authority to void parking tickets. However, the office will act as the liaison between the vehicle owner and Parking Management to perform an Administrative Review of the violation.
Complete the Administrative Review Form and email it to VBPT4YOU@vbgov.com with your documentation. Instructions for completing the form and examples of documentation are described on the form.
If the review is found insufficient, the office will advise you and provide you with the Parking Ticket Contest Form to be completed and returned back for submission to the General District Court. Once submitted and approved, a Court Date and time to appear will be provided, and your account will be placed on hold so no further action is taken against you until 10 days past the court date.
Non-payment of parking tickets will be subject to increased fines(s) and may include administration fees and a DMV Stop. The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the parking ticket and bears the burden of proof when contesting the citation.