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Parking Citations FAQ
Types and Costs of Parking Citations

Code    Cost    Violation

610 --	$30 --	Parked in Intersection
611 -- 	$30 --	Parked on Crosswalk
612 --	$30 --	Parked in Safety Zones
613 --	$30 --	Parked on Sidewalk (area)
614 -- 	$30 --	Parked along side of Highway excavation
615 -- 	$30 --	Parked in Loading Zone
616 -- 	$30 --	Parked in Alley of Business District
617 --	$30 --	Parked Less that 15 Feet from Crosswalk
618 --	$20 --	Angle Parking
619 -- 	$30 --	Failure to Park in Designated Angle Space
621 -- 	$30 --	Double Parking
623 --	$30 --	Parked Wrong Direction
630 --	$30 --	Parked Less than 2 Feet from Vehicle
635 -- 	$15 --	Unregistered/improperly registered vehicle/night parking
636 --  $50 --  Unregistered/improperly registered vehicle
640 --	$20 --	Meter Parking Violation
650 --	$30 --	Parked More Than 12 inches from Curb
660 --	$15 --	Night Parking
661 --	$30 --	Night Parking (Ineligible Vehicle)
662 --	$20 --	Night Parking (Business Area)
663 --	$15 --	Wrong Side for night parking
664 --	$15 --	Night Parking . Winter Restricted
665 --	$50 --	Unidentified Owner
670 --	$30 --	Obstructing Bus Loading Zone
680 --	$30 --	Parked Within 4 Feet of Entrance/Drive/Alley
712 --	$30 --	Vehicle For Sale on public property
720 --	$30 --	Parked Within 10 Feet Of Hydrant
730 --	$30 --	Parked Where Prohibited by Official Sign
731 --	$30 --	Parked in School Zone
732 --	$25 --	Parked On Service Drive on Side Adjacent to Highway
733 --	$20 --	Parked in Excess of 1/4 Hour Prohibited
734 --	$20 --	Parked in Excess of 1/2 Hour Prohibited
735 --	$20 --	Parked in Excess of 1 Hour Prohibited
736 --	$20 --	Parked in Excess of 2 Hours Prohibited
737 --	$20 --	Parked In Excess of 3 Hours Prohibited
738 --	$20 --	Parked in Excess of 4 Hours Prohibited
740 --	$35 --	Snow Emergency (Posted Sign)
741 --	$30 --	Temporary No Parking Snow Emergency
742 --	$35 --	Temporary No Parking Street Construction
743 --	$30 --	Snow Emergency Regulation 4 + Inches
744 --	$25 --	Parked in Excess of 24 Hours Prohibited
750 --	$50 --	Tow Away Zone (Parked in a Tow Away)
751 --	$50 --	Tow Away Zone (Parked in a Driveway)
752 --	$50 --	Tow Away Zone (Blocking Traffic)
758 --	$30 --	Tow Away Zone Violation . Street Sweeping
759 --	$180--	Unauthorized Parking in Handicapped Zone
760 --	$30 --	Parked Within 15 Feet of Fire Station Entrance
762 --	$40 --	Parked on Posted Private Property
763 --	$25 --	Parked Adjacent to Playground When Posted
764 --	$30 --	Parked On Bridges, Viaducts and Underpass at Any   Time
765 --	$40 --	Parked in Recreational Area
766 --	$30 --	Parked on Public Property W/O Permit
769 --	$30 --	Parked in Taxicab Stand
770 --	$20 --	Car Key Ignition Ordinance
771 --	$30 --	Parked in Excess of 24 Hours
772 --	$55 --	Parking Unattended Heavy Truck

					
Late Payments
  • Citation payments are required within 10 days of issuance. After 10 days, the following fees accumulate:
    • $5.00 fee after 10 but within 28 days
    • $15.00 fee after 28 but within 58 days
    • $30.00 fee after 58 days

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 $1.00 transaction fee, up to 5 transactions can be processed.
  • Online Payment
    • Online Payment for parking citations is operational 24/7/365.
    • Mastercard and Visa accepted with a $1.00 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 $1.00 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)
  • Drop Boxes Check or money order payments are accepted and should be placed in the envelope provided with the citation.
    Drop boxes can be found at the following locations:
    • City Hall, 200 East Wells Street (Market Street entrance)
    • POLICE DISTRICT STATIONS 24-hour drop box locations:

      • District
        Station
        Address
        1st 951 N. James Lovell Drive, 2nd Floor   Map it
        2nd 245 W. Lincoln Avenue   Map it
        3rd 2333 N. 49th Street   Map it
        4th 6929 W. Silver Spring Drive   Map it
        5th 2920 N. 4th Street   Map it
        6th 3006 S. 27th Street<   Map it
        7th 3626 W. Fond du Lac Avenue   Map it
        Avenues West  
        Substation
        2100 W. Wells Street   Map it
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.
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