AuthorPPA Staff

Remember how we said this world would never be short of parking fails? Welp, unfortunately that statement is holding true month in and month out. If you haven’t already, check out our past editions of parking fails, then feast your eyes on this month’s gems. And yes — that is a tank with boot on it, in case you thought your eyes were deceiving you.

Parking Fail #1
Here’s the big question: What’s more obnoxious? The Hummer itself, or that it’s parked in a disabled-only parking spot? This picture could be deceiving though. Who knows? Maybe grandma decided to splurge.

Either way — there’s a lot of fails going on in this picture. The car, park job and most notably, the Yankees bumper stickers.

Parking Fail #2
Alright — sooo this is technically considered double parking, right?

Any Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) passing by would scratch their head and then call their supervisor.

PEO: “Yo, boss. I’m sending you a picture. Not sure what to do here.”

Supervisor: “Uhhhhhh. Hmmmm. Hang tight, let me call my supervisor.”

  Also — who parked first? If it was the Beemer, then two thumbs up on pulling off the parallel parking job.

Parking Fail #3
“You mean to tell me that it’s unacceptable to park my tank in a residential neighborhood? Outrageous!”

We’re not sure where this picture was taken, but if this city is like Philly, the tank had at least three or more unpaid parking tickets. One thing’s for sure though: If a tow truck pulled up, it wouldn’t go down without a fight. In fact, the driver would probably call in an airstrike, but that won’t make the unpaid tickets go away.

Have you come across a parking fail while strolling the streets? Sent it our way on Twitter or Facebook! It could be featured in next month’s edition of Parking Fails!

Running a red light is no joke — it puts you, pedestrians and other motorists in danger. And aside from putting a dent in your car, you can also put one in your wallet with a whopping $100 fine!

Here’s the deal: In some cases, a red light ticket doesn’t need to be issued in-person by a police officer. It can also be issued through the Red Light Camera Program.

Throughout the Philadelphia area, there are 31 intersections with Red Light Cameras installed, and if a vehicle goes through a red light at these intersections, a violation notice will be automatically sent to the owner’s address.

We encourage all motorists to obey the traffic laws. If you have been issued a fine for running a red light, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that can help you figure out your next steps:

Question: How do I pay my Red Light Camera ticket?

Answer: If the Red Light Camera violation is not past due, you have four options to make a payment.

1. By mail: To Red Light Camera Program, P.O. Box 597, Baltimore, MD 21203-0597
2. In person: At 45 N. 8th Street
3. Over the phone: Call 1-844-248-0449
4. Online: Red Light Camera violations under 30 days old can be paid here.

If the violation has gone past due, you also have four options to make a payment.

1. By mail: To Parking Violations Branch, P.O. Box 41819, Philadelphia, PA 19101
2. In Person: At 913 Filbert Street
3. Over the phone: Call 1-888-591-3636
4. Online: Red Light Camera violations over 30 days old can be paid here.

Note: To make payments online or over the phone, you will need your citation and PIN numbers. If you’re paying by mail, checks and money orders can be made out to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Cash payments are not accepted through mail.

Question: Can I be put on a payment plan for Red Light Camera tickets?

Answer: Yes. Payment plans are now available for red light camera violations. Please call 1-888-591-3636 to enroll.

Question: Can I dispute a Red Light Camera ticket I received?

Answer: Yes, you may request a hearing within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Violation. If you don’t make a payment or request a hearing within 30 days of the date of your Notice of Violation, you will lose your right to a hearing and additional penalties will be added to your original fine.

If you would like to request a hearing within 30 days of the date of your Notice of Violation, you have two options:

1. By mail: Fill out the Hearing Request Form attached to your Notice of Violation and mail to the Red Light Camera Program, P.O. Box 597, Baltimore, MD 21203-0597.
2. Over the phone: Call 1-844-248-0449

Question: Can I have access to the video/pictures showing my violation?

Answer: Yes, you can view full color images and video here. Just make sure you have your citation or PIN ready.

Question: What are the locations of Red Light Cameras?

Answer: All Red Light Camera locations are listed on our website here and on this interactive map.

Any more questions? Let’s hear them on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook! And remember — pump those breaks!