How do I pay my parking fine?

Parking fines or citations can be paid online, via mail, or in person at City Hall:

• By Telephone: (800) 418-4110 - Enter 7483 when prompted to enter the first four letters of the city.
• Online:
  http://www.pticket.com/Riverside/
• Mail:
  City of Riverside
  P.O. Box 3808
  Tustin, CA 92781-3808
• In Person:
  City Hall
  3900 Main Street
  Riverside, CA 92522
  4th Floor Parking Services
  

  If you wish to contest a parking citation, please use the Parking Citation Contest Form

Who can I speak to about my citation?

You can call Parking Services at (951) 826-5620 to address any questions about your parking citation.

You can also submit in writing your statement indicating why you believe the citation was issued in error by following the instructions on the back of your citation.

How long do I have to pay my citation?

According to the Riverside Municipal Code you have 10 calendar days in which to respond from the issuance date. A notice is sent out reminding you to pay or contest your citation and also indicates when your citation is due prior to becoming delinquent.

Can I request an extension on my citation?

Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis and are more commonly issued for correctable citations such as Expired Registration, Tab Missing, or License Plate Missing. Applicable laws apply to all parking citations.

What happens after I contest?

Your citation is placed on hold while it goes through the Administrative Review process. The review process takes about two to three weeks and the results are mailed notifying you that the citation was either upheld or dismissed. If the citation is upheld additional information is provided for you to request an Administrative Hearing should you want to continue contesting your citation. Administrative Hearings are held once a month at City Hall.

What do I send in with my contest form?

Include your written statement along with the original citation or a copy if that is all you have. Pictures can also be submitted to support your appeal.

I have lost my parking citation how do I pay without my citation number?

We can look up your citation information with the license plate number, the VIN number, or the registered owner’s name. You can call us at (951) 826-5620.

I received a parking citation but no longer own the vehicle, am I still responsible for the parking citation?

Yes, if you were the registered owner at the time the vehicle was cited you are responsible. If you can provide proof of your release of liability that is filed with DMV, the citation will be removed and changed over to the new registered owner.

What are the rules about parking on street sweeping days?

Please visit the street sweeping website for details.

My car broke down and I cannot move it, will I still receive a citation?

Yes, the vehicle is subject to a citation and should be moved as quickly as possible.