PPA Not Enforcing Meter, Kiosk, Residential Parking Limits

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Parking Authority said it will not enforce certain parking restrictions during the new coronavirus emergency.

According to the PPA, meters, kiosks and residential parking time limits will not be enforced.

However, vehicles that double-park, have loading zone violations, and block entranceways or crosswalks will be ticketed.

"It is essential that motorists park legally during this health crisis so as not to impede traffic flow or block emergency vehicle access," the PPA said in its announcement.

Those with hearings with the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication scheduled between March 17 and March 27 will get a new hearing date in the mail.

Owners of booted or towed vehicles will have to pay only those tickets on the impounded vehicle’s license plate to get their vehicles back. To claim your vehicle, present a drivers license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

PPA lots and garages, as well as airport parking facilities will remain open, excluding the Economy lot at the airport, which will be closed to new parkers. There will be no charge for vehicles exiting the airport parking facilities during the emergency declaration period.

Below are payment methods for tickets, booted, and towed vehicles, as well as red light camera violations:

Impounded vehicles

• Online at www.philapark.org/violations
• In-person at the impound lot, 2501 South Weccacoe Ave., from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
• In-person at Philadelphia Municipal Court, Traffic Division at 800 Spring Garden St. from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Vehicles not booted or towed

• Pay online at philapark.org/violations
• Pay by phone at 1-888-591-3636 (Automated messaging)

Red light camera violations

• Online at: philapark.org/violations
• By mail: Red Light Camera Program, P.O. Box 597, Baltimore, MD 21203-0597

Convenience fees for online payments have been waived.

Penalties will not accrue if payment envelopes postmarked within 30 days of issuance.