Due to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19),
contested parking cases that were scheduled to be heard in 2020 by the John
Marshall District Traffic Court will be continued to after the first of the new year, January 1, 2021. Citizens who
scheduled cases will receive a letter from the Court with the new assigned date. Future cases that are arranged
with the Parking Division will also be scheduled for court after January 1, 2021. All parking cases are heard on
Wednesdays, beginning at 2:00 pm.
Citywide enforcement for parking violations resumes on Monday, July 6, 2020.
Vehicles in violation may be ticketed. A 15 minute parking window will be allowed for curbside pick-up
accommodations for restaurants in commercial districts and in neighborhoods with numerous restaurants.
For more information
click here.
Re-starting parking enforcement will not impact the current parking citation amnesty program put in place during
the pandemic. To get more information on the amnesty program
click here.
Parking Enforcement in Residential Parking Districts Resumes June 8, 2020.
Districts include the Fan, Carver, Randolph and Mulberry Districts.
For more information
click here.
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The Parking Enterprise Fund separates parking related revenue streams, operations, maintenance and existing debt
service from the General Fund. DPW administers and manages all parking contracts.
The Fund appropriates funds for parking management off-street and on-street operations
Enforcement | Immobilization | Meter installations | Collections | Maintenance
- 8,039 on-street managed parking spaces
- 7,900 off-street spaces
- 261 single space meters
- 2,670 on-street paid parking spaces
- 20 parking lots and garages
In addition to on street parking at meters and pay stations, the City operates approximately 20 parking lots and
parking garages. These are the
rates and locations
for each.
Please pay particular attention to those areas where parking is prohibited during peak traffic times Monday through
Friday. The peak traffic times are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Passport Mobile Parking App
The City launched its first mobile payment app, the
PassportParking®
that allows motorists to pay for parking through
their smartphones. Users can download the app from the App Store or Google Play. After downloading and setting up
an account a four-digit pin will be given. Motorists enter the zone they’re in, their car and the length of time they are
parking and the payment method. Once the system confirms the transaction the parking session begins.
The app is available for more than 1,500 on-street parking spaces primarily in the downtown area. The city has 567
single-space meters and 191 pay stations. Traditional payment methods are still available for those who choose to use
them, but the PassportParking® app is a convenient alternative. It enables parkers to monitor and extend parking
sessions remotely, sends alerts and notifications about parking sessions, provides payment history and e-mails
receipts at the end of each parking session.
The city has installed additional parking pay stations in the Central Business District (CBD).
The equipment was installed to boost turnover due to the increased demand for parking as a result of the downtown
renaissance and revitalization. The city currently has 261 pay stations throughout the CBD.
The City utilizes Pay-by-Plate on its solar powered pay stations. Those using pay stations can enter their license plate
number directly into the machine when they pay. The system will save the information for parking enforcement
officers. Motorists can also extend the time on the pay station by mobile text message. Here’s a video you can watch
to learn more about Pay-by-Plate and Extend-by-Phone.
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The parking fee at pay stations is $1.50 per hour. With Pay-by-Plate it is no longer necessary to place a receipt on the
dashboard after you pay. Receipts will only be dispensed when requested.
Pay stations accept debit and credit cards, in addition to cash and coins. Single space meters only accept coins.
Each pay station has the ability to communicate with the Parking Enforcement Office, which makes solving many pay
station issues easier, however, not all problems can be communicated. In the event of a problem at a pay station, you
should always contact SP+ at (804) 649-3025 to report the issue and/or you can report issues with a
Parking Enforcement Officer patrolling the area if one is available.
SP+
is contracted to provide parking asset management services for:
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Security
- Administration
- License Plate Recognition Technology
- Immobilization/booting scofflaw vehicles
- Pay-by-Plate
- Extend-by-Plate
Time limit restrictions throughout the City are located on street parking
signage and range from 15 minutes to 3 hours. The restrictions are
generally enforced Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
throughout the City. There are some locations that have weekend
restrictions as well, which are specifically noted on the signs. It is not
permitted to exceed the noted time limits and vehicles must be moved
at least 500 feet from the original space to avoid a citation.
Violators will be fined $25. Additionally, when parking in a time
restricted location,
Chapter 102, Section 275
of the City’s Code
stipulates it is possible to receive up to three tickets per day for
permitting a vehicle to stand in the same parking place during
the same day.
If the on-street location requires payment, the time limit permitted is noted on single space
meters and metered pay stations. In some pay station locations, the time limit restriction i
only noted on the pay station. This is an on-going initiative to reduce street and sign clutter
where possible.
Also, there are times during the day, such as peak traffic times of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., where parking is not permitted, even though a parking meter may be
present at that location. There is a $60 fine for such violations. Another sign which overrides a
time limit restriction and meter location is the permanent street cleaning sign, in which a $40
fine will be assessed for a violation.
Be mindful of signage indicating residential street cleaning or vacuum leaf collection are scheduled. Parking violations
during those times may result in ticketing and/or towing.
Understanding Parking Signs
There are a wide variety of signs posted to indicate what the parking regulations are
in specific areas. In order to avoid ticketing and/or towing, you must understand and
adhere to them. The signs are constructed and placed in accordance with the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD).
Here are some of the signs you will see throughout the City:
Parking with Disability Placards
Beginning
May 2019,
payment for parking will apply to and include disabled parking spaces in the
city. Richmond City Council adopted,
Ordinance No. 2018-233
to address the persistent abuse
and fraudulent use of free disabled parking, which was limiting access to these designated spaces for
shopper and visitors who are disabled. Specially marked meters with blue caps are located at
designated parking spaces throughout the city or are included in payments accepted at kiosk
locations. Parking fees collected from these marked spaces will be designated to support Vision Zero
initiatives such as maintaining crosswalks, access ramps and audio crossing signals.
Violators will be fined $25. Additionally, when parking in a time restricted location,
Chapter 102, Section 275
of the City’s Code stipulates it is possible to receive up to three tickets per
day for permitting a vehicle to stand in the same parking place during the same day.
The City is committed to ensuring that on-street parking is managed effectively for short-term
access in business districts.
Disabled Parking in Residential Areas
Guidelines and application form for obtaining disabled parking spaces in residential areas:
Who Issues Parking Tickets
There are three entities within the City authorized to issue parking tickets for on-street violations:
There are a variety of parking infractions with fines ranging from $25 to $200.
Here is a list of some of the most
common parking violations.
Parking Enforcement Officer
If You Get a Parking Ticket
It’s easy to forget sometimes. If you received a parking ticket and you can’t remember whether you paid it,
you can either do an
online ticket look up
or you can contact Customer Care at 3-1-1 or (804)646-5700, or you can stop by
Room 102 on the first floor of City Hall.
Parking Immobilization Program (Booting)
Scofflaw vehicles, which have at least three unpaid tickets verified by
either license plate recognition technology (LPR) or Parking
Enforcement Officers, will be immobilized with the attachment of an
orange ‘boot’.
Two notices will be placed on booted vehicles, on the driver’s side
window and the windshield, with the full amount due, including a $60
processing fee for the boot. Before vehicles can be released all fees
and fines must be paid in full. The boot will be removed within 45
minutes of payment. The fee is authorized by
Ordinance:
No. 2006-328-2007-10
adopted by Richmond City Council on January 8, 2007.
Tickets can be paid in the
Department of Public Works Parking Division
on the first floor of
City Hall
Room 102,
with cash, credit card, debit card or money order between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No checks will be
accepted. There will be a 2.5 percent convenience fee for debit or credit card payments. Tickets can also be paid by
phoning
SP+
at
(804)
649-3025
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Only debit or credit card
payments are accepted. There will be a $3.00 convenience fee for debit or credit card payments paid via SP+.
The
Richmond Police Department
facilitates vehicle towing. If, for some reason, the City tows your car, you can
retrieve it at:
Seibert’s Towing
642 W. Southside Plaza St.
Richmond, VA 23224
You can look up your vehicle to see if it is at
Seibert’s.
Go to:
intow.seibertcos.com
On this page citizens can enter their VIN or plate number to see if their vehicle is there. There is a short lag time, but
most vehicles should be in the system an hour or less from the time it was towed.
For additional questions, contact
Seibert’s Towing
at
804-233-5757.
Residential Restricted Parking Zones
There are multiple residential restricted parking areas in the City of Richmond:
In these residential areas, parking is restricted to 1 hour and 2 hour during specific
times of the day to provide residents of these areas access to parking near their home.
Permits for these Districts are for persons residing in those areas. The permits are valid for one year
and allow residents and tenants to park within this designated area without being ticketed or towed.
Residents also can purchase visitor passes for their guests for $35 each. Each of the district have different guidelines
for purchasing visitor permits. Please visit the appropriate parking district webpage to review the different regulations
regarding amounts that can be purchased and to determine who qualifies.
Parking Advisory Information
Whether it’s a parade, movie location, or a fallen tree or Holiday enforcement schedule, many activities could impact
your parking and travel plans. The following sources offer timely information about City services and parking and
travel advisories to assist you in finding convenient parking.
Keeping Citizens Informed!