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Apr 19, 2021

Parking Enforcement Is Coming Back To D.C. In June, Ticket Amnesty Program Will Waive Late Fees

The cost of residential parking permits is also going up — especially if you’ve got more than one vehicle.

Feb 09, 2021

Revenue From D.C. Parking Tickets Dropped By Half During Pandemic, Traffic Cameras Are Humming Along

In 2019, parking enforcement alone cost drivers in D.C. $122 million. Last year, in the midst of the pandemic, it dropped to $62 million.

Jul 12, 2018

The D.C. Council Passed A Bill Extending Payment Deadlines For Traffic Tickets, But Will The Mayor Pay For It?

Regardless, some provisions of the bill will be enacted, money or no money.

Sep 28, 2017

Now There’s A Text Worse Than ‘U Up?’ And It’s ‘Ur Car Was Towed’

“We know it’s not always a fun process but we want to make it as smooth as possible.”

Apr 11, 2017

AAA: D.C. Parking Ticket Revenue Fell By Nearly $20 Million Last Year

2016 saw the lowest number of parking tickets issued and revenue generated this decade.

Sep 06, 2016

Looking At The When, Where, And Why Of D.C. Parking Tickets

According to a new analysis of data from March, meter maids issued the most parking tickets in the afternoon.

Aug 05, 2014

From $2,848 To $0: Marion Barry’s Tickets Paid Off After Reduction

Barry’s fines were reduced by $1,045 during adjudication leaving him with a $1,779 bill.

Mar 11, 2013

Car Lobby Predictably Complains About Parking Tickets

The weather is warming, flowers are blooming and the car lobby is complaining about parking tickets again.

Feb 05, 2013

D.C. Wrote 1.8 Million Parking Tickets Last Year

D.C. wrote 1.8 million parking tickets last year, up 200,000 from the year prior.

Jan 31, 2013

Unpaid Tickets? Those Will Come Out of Your D.C. Tax Refund

If you’ve got some unpaid D.C. parking tickets you’re trying to avoid, the city will just take what you owe out of your tax refund.

 
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