City of Hartford Parking Violations
Parking violations are determined by the City of Hartford’s Municipal Code. Per Sec 22-26 of the municipal code, “the words ‘park’ and ‘parked’ shall mean to leave a vehicle stationary.”
Each parking violation currently in effect is listed below with a description, fine amount, and unpaid citation penalties (late fees).
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location that is not designated as metered but has posted signage with a parking duration limit that has exceeded that parking duration.
- Initial fine $25
- First late fee $38 ($63 total)
- Second late fee $38 ($101 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location designated as metered within effective hours that paid for a parking session but parked in that location for a period of time exceeding the parking session duration.
The Over Limit at Meter citation would apply for two (2) hours following the parking session expiration, after which the Meter NonPayment citation would apply.
- Initial fine $25
- First late fee $38 ($63 total)
- Second late fee $38 ($101 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked more than twelve inches (12”) from a curb. In an area with parking space pavement markings, this citation will not be assessed if the vehicle is parked within the limits of the parking space as designated by the pavement markings.
- Initial fine $30
- First late fee $43 ($73 total)
- Second late fee $43 ($116 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location designated as metered within effective hours without paying for parking.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location with pavement markings delineating the parking space where the vehicle is exceeding the designated space by parking over the lines.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location designated as metered within effective hours that has paid for parking via a City parking app using the incorrect parking zone.
- Initial fine $25
- First late fee $38 ($63 total)
- Second late fee $38 ($101 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked within twenty five feet (25’) of an intersection or stop sign.
- Initial fine $30
- First late fee $43 ($73 total)
- Second late fee $43 ($116 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the street or opposing the flow of traffic. Generally, vehicles in the City of Hartford must park in the direction of traffic on the right side of the street, except where parking is permitted in the direction of traffic on the left side of a one way street.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked on the street curb, whether in its entirety or a single tire on the curb.
- Initial fine $75
- First late fee $23 ($98 total)
- Second late fee $27 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked on or obstructing a sidewalk or public right of way.
- Initial fine $75
- First late fee $23 ($98 total)
- Second late fee $27 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location designated as a No Parking Tow Zone by posted signage or by parking on the incorrect side of the street as designated by posted odd or even parking regulation signage.
This citation is used for enforcement of waste collections operations signage.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked within five feet (5’) of a driveway or curb cut or alternately, a vehicle parked in obstruction of a driveway or curb cut.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a marked bus stop and may apply to CTtransit buses, the dash shuttle, or any other bus stops designated by posted signage.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked within a traffic lane or pedestrian right of way that obstructs the free movement of traffic or creates a traffic hazard.
- Initial fine $75
- First late fee $23 ($98 total)
- Second late fee $27 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked parallel to another vehicle that is already parked in a legitimate parking space / at a curb. In many instances, a double parked vehicle may be alternately cited for impeding traffic.
- Initial fine $75
- First late fee $23 ($98 total)
- Second late fee $27 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked within or obstructing the use of a traffic intersection.
- Initial fine $75
- First late fee $23 ($98 total)
- Second late fee $27 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked within or obstructing the use of a crosswalk.
- Initial fine $75
- First late fee $23 ($98 total)
- Second late fee $27 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle standing (idling or parking with the vehicle occupied or not) in a location designated as No Standing by posted signage during the effective hours listed. A vehicle may expeditiously drop off or pick up passengers but may not wait for passengers or load/unload merchandise.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a loading zone without either a commercial or combination vehicle and/or for a period of time exceeding thirty (30) minutes of expeditious unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of materials.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle that is not a food truck parked in a space designated for food trucks by posted signage.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked on a City street or public property that is undergoing vehicle repairs. This does not include emergency services, such as replacing a flat tire or jump-starting a battery.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is issued to a vehicle parked so as to block the entrance to a City park.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a food truck that is not parked in a space designated for food trucks and performing active vending operations.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $38 ($83 total)
- Second late fee $42 ($125 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked within a residential parking permit zone without a residential parking permit appropriately displayed on the vehicle.
- Initial fine $45
- First late fee $25 ($70 total)
- Second late fee $29 ($99 total)
This citation is assessed to a recreational vehicle parked on any City street between the hours of 11pm and 6am. This includes campers, camp trailers, RVs, and motor homes.
- Initial fine $100
- First late fee $13 ($113 total)
- Second late fee $13 ($126 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked on-street during a snow parking ban. For more information on City of Hartford snow parking bans, please click here.
- Initial fine $100
- First late fee $13 ($113 total)
- Second late fee $13 ($126 total)
This citation is assessed to a vehicle parked in a location designated for handicapped individuals, by signage and/or pavement markings, without a valid handicap placard or valid handicap license plate.
Please note that lifetime handicap placards are no longer valid in the state of Connecticut.
- Initial fine $125
- First late fee $13 ($138 total)
- Second late fee $13 ($151 total)
This citation is assessed to a tractor, tractor-trailer, trailer, tractor-trailer unit, semi-trailer, commercial vehicle combination or box truck parked on City streets other than for the purpose of active delivery, unloading, or service. Documentation must be provided to verify active delivery, unloading, or service.
- Initial fine $250
- No late fees applied.