Parking Ticket Amnesty Program Launched in Southampton Town

SOUTHAMPTON, NY - Those who've gotten parking tickets in Southampton Town are in for a bit of a reprieve.

The town announced this week that beginning June 1 through July 31, motorists with tickets can pay the parking violation fee with just an additional $5 tacked on, waiving any additional penalties.

So, if a person has a ticket for $100, the charge would be $105.

The amnesty program is for tickets issued from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015.

“There are also great costs to the town to collect past due parking violation penalties," Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “The amnesty program allows the town to collect those overdue fees with minimal court costs and administrative time," he said.

An estimated 2,300 outstanding parking tickets were issued during the designated three-year period, the town said. Parking tickets range in price from $280 for parking illegally in a handicapped zone to $75 for an average parking ticket.

Notices will go out to those with outstanding tickets to participate in the amnesty program. Tickets can be paid on line at www.paycourtonline.com. For additional information, call 1-888-912-1541. Also, checks can be made payable to Southampton Town Justice Court and mailed to 32 Jackson Avenue, Hampton Bays, NY, 11946

In 2012, the Town of Southampton ran a similar successful amnesty program and recovered more than 50 percent of the outstanding fines, town officials said.