What do I do if I enter the wrong space number at a multi space meter?

Call the Division of Parking Facilities at 664-2711 and keep the receipt.

Do the parking meters accept dollar bills and credit cards?

Not at this time.

Will I get a ticket if I park at a broken meter?

Yes. The ticket writer does not have the authority to determine if a meter if broken. If this happens to you, call the Division of Parking Facilities at 664-3566 and report the outage and the ticket number.

Are there handicap parking meters?

Yes. In order to legally park at one you must have a handicap tag on your rear-view mirror or a handicap license plate.

How much is a parking ticket?

$25 for standard parking violation
$35 for rush hour
$50 for bus stop, fire hydrant
$250 for handicap space
$25 for continuous violation

How do I contest a parking ticket?

Call the Parking Violations Bureau and request an in-person hearing at 216.664.4744. Under Cleveland City Ordinance Chapter 459, you can contest a parking ticket by writing a letter to:
Parking Violation Bureau
1200 Ontario
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Simply state the circumstances in your own words. Make sure you provide your name, telephone number, address, date issued, ticket number, meter number, license number, violation number, location, ticket amount, and tow amount (if applicable)

How many parking tickets do I have?

This information can be obtained online from the Parking Violations Bureau or by calling 216.664.4744

How can I pay my parking ticket?

There are several ways to pay parking tickets:

• Pay by phone: 216.664.4744
• Pay online
• Pay by mail. If you don’t have a payment envelope, mail your payment to:

  City of Cleveland Parking Violations Bureau
  P.O.Box 99939
  Cleveland, OH 44199-0939

• Pay in person at:

  The Parking Violations Bureau
  Cleveland Police Headquarters, First Floor
  1300 Ontario St.
  Cleveland, OH 44113