Whether you’re parking on the streets or on sidewalks, understanding the do’s and don’ts of parking your scooter or motorcycle parking will ultimately help you avoid parking tickets.
With more than 40 scooter/motorcycle corrals spread throughout Philly, we want to ease any confusion you may have when it comes to parking
Ticket Information
The Philadelphia Parking Authority offers four ways to pay parking tickets so that you can choose the method that is most convenient for you.
To learn more about parking violations, visit our Laws and Enforcement page.
Contractor Parking Permit
A Contractor Parking Permit is only used to perform a contractor service. This program was established to enable licensed contractors to access their vehicles during the workday to retrieve materials and tools.
Contractor vehicles may park in metered and timed parking zones without limit.
Apply for a Contractor Parking Permit
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Smart Loading Zones
The PPA’s Smart Loading Zones – equipped with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art cameras designed to monitor and time vehicles and help ensure a smooth and timely turnover of loading and unloading vehicles and spaces – will be activated in 22 center city locations. There will be an initial three-week warning
Monday, September 15th, 2025:
Philly Today: Dozens of Broad Street Speed Cameras Go Live on Monday
Speed cameras on Broad Street in Philadelphia go live in effort to curb deadly crashes
Speeding drivers to begin receiving warnings along Broad Street from newly installed speed cameras
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025:
Philadelphia adding speed cameras to one
In order to reclaim an impounded vehicle, you must pay for all outstanding tickets as well as tow and storage fees.
You may make payment in full at the following locations:
Parking Violations Branch
913 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekdays
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday
Lot 10
6 E. Oregon Avenue
Philadelphia,
If you've found your vehicle adorned with one of our unmistakable yellow boots, it's a sign that you've accumulated three or more unpaid parking, speed, or red-light camera tickets. While most boots are made for walking, ours serve as a reminder to address your outstanding fines promptly.
Avoiding the boot altogether
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022:
Ticketing blitz’ will target drivers double-parked in Center City bus lanes
Monday, September 26th, 2022:
Philly is cracking down on drivers who block bus lanes
Police in Center City ramp up enforcement against drivers blocking bus lanes
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022:
PPA to Increase Ticketing of Illegal Bus Lane Parking – NBC10
In response to the City's Snow Emergency being lifted at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 29, normal rates will apply at all PPA-operated Center City garages on Sunday, January 30. In order to be eligible for the $5 snow emergency rate, vehicles must exit by 9 a.m. Sunday, January 30.
NOTE: To
PHILADELPHIA -- To reduce congestion and improve travel times on Chestnut Street, the City announced today plans for a six month loading zone pilot.
In partnership with DVRPC, SEPTA, and PPA, the City will alter parking and loading regulations on Chestnut Street from the 600 block to the 2000 block. The
South Front Street Lot
Front Street - Between Market & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Capacity: 40 Spaces
Regulation Hours: Open 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Type: Pay-By-Plate Kiosk & Mobile Payment
PEO Enforcement Daily
Kiosk Operations
Patrons must pay at the kiosk and follow posted directions accordingly.
Rates:
Pay by Plate Kiosk
Up to 1
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is excited to launch our new customer service chatbot, now available on our website. This is an early BETA version, and we’re inviting the public to explore the limited features currently available and share feedback to help us improve.
As part of our mission to enhance the
Automated Bus Cameras
In April 2025, PPA, SEPTA & OTIS teamed up to launch Automated Bus Camera Enforcement Initiative, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing congestion and improving public safety on city streets under the City’s Vision Zero agenda. Forward-facing vision technology equipped camera systems from Hayden AI will be mounted
Smart Loading Zones
The PPA’s Smart Loading Zones – equipped with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art cameras designed to monitor and time vehicles and help ensure a smooth and timely turnover of loading and unloading vehicles and spaces – will be activated in 22 center city locations. Drivers or fleets can register their vehicle(s)
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is dedicated to providing safe, convenient, and efficient parking for residents, businesses, and visitors to Philadelphia -- while also enhancing public safety and improving neighborhood quality of life by helping reduce congestion and supporting a safer, more mobile urban environment.
PPA Initiatives 2025
PPA and SEPTA Team Up to
IS2 Statement - July 2025
IS2 Statement - June 2025
IS2 Statement - May 2025
IS2 Statement - April 2025
IS2 Statement - March 2025
IS2 Statement - February 2025
IS2 Statement - January 2025
Thursday, February 20th, 2025:
AI cameras will generate tickets for cars parked in bus lanes starting this spring
Monday, February 3rd, 2025:
Speed cameras coming to Baltimore Avenue (State Route 13)
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