Most of the time, when you get a parking ticket, it is not worth contesting. Luckily, in Greenwich, CT, paying tickets is easy. There are several payment options, including by mail, in person, over the phone, and online. Today, we’re looking at how much parking violations may cost you in Connecticut.
How Much Do Parking Tickets Cost in Greenwich, CT?
How much parking violations in Connecticut will cost you depends on the type of parking violation you are paying for, and how you choose to pay. If you pay online or over the phone with your credit card, you will be charged a convenience fee.
If you are writing a check and paying in person, make sure you have sufficient funds in your account to cover the bill. The Department of Parking Services will charge you a $25 fee if your check bounces and your bank will probably charge you an NSF fee, as well. Also, if there are insufficient funds in your account, you must pay the $25 bad check fee and the payment for your ticket in person.
How Much Meter Violations Cost
A meter violation will cost you $25 unless you pay it within 24 hours of receiving your ticket. If you pay it quickly, your fee will be reduced to $20. Other meter violations can cost you $60.
How Much Do Fire Safety Code Violations Cost?
Fire safety codes are taken very seriously in Connecticut. Therefore, you will be charged $55 if you park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or park in a fire lane. You will also be fined $55 for such parking violations as:
- Parking within 25 feet of a crosswalk
- Parking on the sidewalk
- Double parking
- Parking in a loading zone
- Parking in a No Parking Zone
- Parking improperly or without a permit
How Much Handicapped Parking Violations Cost
If you park in a handicapped space without a valid permit, you will be fined $95. To avoid this hefty fine, set your permit expiration date in your calendar and have your phone remind you when it expires.
Cost of Not Paying a Parking Violation
If you choose not to contest your parking violation, you must pay your ticket as quickly as possible. If you are 15 days late, your fee will double. If you are 30 days late, your fee will triple. For example, if you are 15 days late paying a $60 ticket, you must pay $120. If you are 30 days late paying a $60 ticket, you must pay $180.
If you pay your tickets in Greenwich on time, they may cost you anywhere from $20 to $95, assuming you pay with cash or a check. If you do not pay promptly, you could pay up to $285. Visit us today at DARCARS INFINITI of Greenwich on Milbank Ave for more information on all things automotive here in Greenwich!
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