Violation Codes for Parking Tickets

General

Violation CodeOrdinanceFineFine if towed
001Expired Meter (Municipal Lot) - Did park a motor vehicle in a municipal lot without paying or depositing in the meter, for said stall, the appropriate fee.$25$90
002Alternate Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Jenifer St.) - Did park a motor vehicle on a public street with a posted sign requiring alternate parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Jenifer St.$25$90
003Overtime Limit (3 hour Law Park) - Did park a motor vehicle on municipal property outside a designated stall, or without a boat trailer or for more than (3) hours.$25$90
004Street Storage (48 hour limit) - Did permit a vehicle to remain standing upon a street in the city of Madison for a period of 48 consecutive hours or more.$25$90
005Overtime Parking (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) (Street outside of meter zone) 2 hour zone - Did park, stop or leave standing, whether attended or unattended, any day except Sundays and Holidays, a vehicle in the City of Madison between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., on a restricted street in excess of 2 hours.$40$105
006Overtime Parking (1 hour zone - streets not metered) - Did park a vehicle in the City of Madison between the hours of 8a.m. and 6p.m. on any day except Sundays and Holidays, on a restricted street in excess of 1 hour.$40$105
007Overtime Parking (Misc. periods) (Streets) 2 hour 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, for more than 2 hours on the streets or parts of streets and during the hours as specified.$40$105
009Expired Meters (Streets) - Did park, stop or leave standing whether attended or unattended, a vehicle on a street in the City of Madison at a parking space adjacent to a parking meter which indicated expired time.$25$90
010Overtime Limit (Street meter zones) - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle on a street in the City of Madison in excess of applicable time limit as specified on the adjacent parking meter.$35$100
011Overtime Parking - (30 min. zone-streets not metered) - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in the City of Madison in excess of 30 minutes between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on any day except Sundays and Holidays on a restricted street.$35$100
013Illegal Parking of Bicycle (15' crosswalk/secured to tree etc.) - Did park, whether secured to an object or not, on a public way, any bicycle within (15) feet of a crosswalk, or secure to any tree located on public sidewalk or terrace, or parks on the terrace adjacent to any bus stop, loading zone, taxi stand, or handicapped parking lot, so as to interfere with the unloading or loading of persons or property.$15 
014Posted Fire Lanes (public or private) - Did leave stopped, standing or parked a vehicle anywhere on a marked fire lane, on public or private property, or otherwise obstruct same fire lane.$100$165
016Handicapped Parking Only - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle upon a street, highway or public parking facility reserved for handicapped person by official traffic sign.$150$215
017Overtime 15 Minute Limit (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - Did park, stop or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or not, for more than 15 minutes on any street, during the hours specified.$35$100
018Overtime - Miscellaneous Specified Time Limits - Did park, stop or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or unattended, for more than one hour during the hours and/or the days specified.$35$100
019Vehicle Without Permit in Boat Launch Area - Did park, stop or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or unattended without a properly displayed permit$55$120
020Unauthorized Parking on School Property - Did park a motor vehicle on designated school property contrary to a posted sign limiting/restricting parking and without the permission of the owner or lessee of such property.$45$110
021Out of Indicated Space (Municipal lot) - Did park a vehicle in a municipal lot outside of the limits of the designated parking stall.$45$110
022Backing into Stalls (Posted) - Did park a vehicle in a municipal lot by being backed into a parking space.$45$110
023On Private Driveway or Unimproved Yard ( w/o permission of owner/manager) - Did park or leave standing a vehicle in or on a private driveway without the permission of the lessee of the property upon which such driveway is located.$45$110
024Not Designated Areas (Public parks on grass/public lands) Open Space Easements/ School Grounds/ Median Strips/ Parkways - Did park a motorized vehicle on any portion of public lands including, but not limited to, parks, median strips, parkways, school grounds, open space easement unless designated as a park drive, roadway, parking area or temporary parking area.$55$105
025Regulated Area (Law Park) - Did park a motor vehicle upon the roadway in or upon a part of Law Park not designated for vehicle parking.$25$90
026No Parking at Olbrich bathhouse, 7:00 p.m. -4:00 a.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing, whether attended or unattended, any vehicle at the Olbrich bathhouse parking lot between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.$30$95
029On Terrace - Did park a vehicle upon a portion of a street between the cement or traveled portion of the sidewalk and the curb lines thereof, said space being commonly known as the terrace.$60$125
030Adjacent to Entrance of Any Place of Public Assemblage (Use sign terminology) - Did park a vehicle on a street in said city adjacent to the entrance of a school, church, theater, hospital, hotel or any other place of public assemblage during the hours designated by an official traffic sign.$30$95
031Less 30 ft. of Flashing Beacon, Stop Sign, or Traffic Control Signal (painted curb or sign) - Did park a vehicle within 30 ft. of a flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal.$45$110
032Upon a Bridge or Elevated Structure or Within a Street Tunnel - Did park a vehicle upon a bridge or other elevated structure upon a street or within a street tunnel where prohibited by official traffic sign or marking.$45$110
033Where Prohibited by Yellow Paint - Did park, stop or leave standing any motor vehicle upon any portion of a highway adjacent to a curb which has been marked with yellow paint authorized by the official in charge of the maintenance of the highway.$45$110
034Leaving Keys in Car ( Street) - Did permit a motor vehicle to stand or remain unattended on a public street, alley, or other public place without removing the key from the ignition.$45$110
035Displaying Advertising ( If primary purpose) (Doesn't Include "For Sale " signs) - Did park a vehicle on a highway for the primary purpose of displaying advertising.$100 
036Abandonment (48 hours) - Did abandon a motor vehicle, trailer, semi -trailer, or mobile home upon a public street or highway or private or public property in the City of Madison for a period of 48 continuous hours or more or to reasonably appear to be abandoned.$80$145
037Repair Vehicle on Street ( Can only do work necessary to move) - Did effect repairs on a vehicle upon a highway, other than to make such repairs as necessary to permit removal of a disabled vehicle due to accident or mechanical failure.$45$110
038No Parking ( Specified Times - City County basement garage) - Did park a motor vehicle in the basement of the City County Building without permission and contrary to a posted sign thereon indicating No parking or in excess of posted time limits.$45$110
039No Parking Motor Vehicle on Highway Without Gas Cap - Did park a vehicle without a gas cap or leaking gas, oil, water or other fluids.$15$80
040No Heavy Vehicle Parking, No Bus Idling in Residential Districts (10,000 lbs. or more in residential districts) - Did park any vehicle or combination of vehicles, other than a motor bus, weighing ten thousand lbs. or more on a highway in a residential district except for a reasonable time to facilitate loading and unloading.$105$170
042Vehicle over 5,999 lbs. ( Posted Municipal Lots) - Did park a vehicle in excess of 5,999 in a municipal lot.$105$170
043No Parking of a Vehicle That Unreasonably Leaks Gas, Oil, or Other Fluids (Public or private) - Did park a vehicle that unreasonably leaks gas, oil, water or other fluids. (Wrecker company charges owner for tow and cleanup.)$40$105
045Bus Zone or Cab Stand - Did park a vehicle, other than a bus or taxi cab, in an officially designated bus stop or taxi stand, other than for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the loading and or unloading of passengers.$45$110
046No Parking Anytime - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle on a highway where at the time parking is prohibited by an official traffic sign, except temporarily and while the vehicle is attended by a licensed operator so that it may be moved promptly in case of an emergency or to avoid obstruction of traffic, and only for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading or receiving or discharging passengers.$30$95
047No Parking ( Use specified periods indicated) - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle on a highway during the hours prohibited by official signs.$45$110
048Street Maintenance Parking Restrictions - Did park, stop or leave standing any vehicle on any street where and when prohibited by an official traffic sign.$35$100
04915 minute Langdon Bus Loading - No operator of a bus shall park, stop or leave standing any bus, whether attended or unattended, for more than fifteen (15) minutes on the north side of Langdon Street from a point 340 feet east of Park Street to a point 97 feet east therefrom.$45$110
050Unregistered Vehicle/Improper Display –Did park any motor vehicle that is located upon a highway and that is not displaying valid registration plates, a temporary operation plate, or other evidence of registration.$55$120
0513 hr. Limit in DIS Stalls - Did park a motor vehicle used by a physically disabled person for more than 3 hours upon any portion of a street, highway, or parking facility reserved for physically disabled person as indicated by official traffic signs indicating the restriction.$30$95
052Gates of Heaven, 3 hr. limit - 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, for more than three (3) hours in the Gates of Heaven synagogue parking lot between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.$30$95
053Gates of Heaven, No Parking 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in the Gates of Heaven synagogue parking lot between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.$30$95
054Brittingham Boat House, 3 hr. limit - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, for more than three (3) hours in the Brittingham boat house parking lot$30$95
055Brittingham Bath House, 3 hr. limit -Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, for more than three (3) hours in the Brittingham bath house parking lot.$30$95
056Within Intersection - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on a street within an intersection.$30$95
057On Crosswalk - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on a street on a crosswalk.$30$95
058On Sidewalk (or sidewalk area) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on a sidewalk area at a place not duly indicated for parking by official traffic signs, markings, or parking meters.$30$95
059Alongside (or opposite) Excavation Obstruction (obstructing pedestrian or vehicle flow) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on a street alongside or opposite any highway excavation or obstruction when such stopping or standing would obstruct traffic or when pedestrian traffic is forced to travel in the roadway.$30$95
060Double Parking - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on the roadway side of any parked vehicle unless double parking is clearly indicated by official traffic signs or markers.$30$95
061Across from Fire Station - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle directly across the highway from the entrance to a fire station.$30$95
062Less 15 ft. Fire Station Driveway - Did park or leave standing a vehicle within fifteen feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station.$30$95
063No Stopping, or Standing, or Parking ( Signs stating No Stopping, Standing, Parking) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle upon any portion of a highway where at the time of stopping or standing is prohibited by official traffic signs indicating the prohibition of any stopping or standing.$30$95
065Less 50 ft. of Railroad Track (posted) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.$30$95
067Adjacent to School (7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. if posted) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on the near side of a through highway adjacent to a school between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a school day.$40$105
068Loading Zone - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on a street in a loading zone during the time specified by an official traffic sign. 30 minute limit$30$95
069Alley, Business District - Did stop or leave standing any vehicle in an alley in a business district.$30$95
070Street (or alley) less 18 ft. Wide (posted) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle in a street or alley which is less than 18 feet wide from curb to curb.$45$110
071Fire Hydrant Zone ( Minimum distance from hydrant 10 ft.) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on a street within ten feet of a fire hydrant, or within the distance indicated by an official traffic sign.$30$95
072Less 4 ft. of Driveway, Alley, or Private Road, or Bicycle Way - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle upon a street within 4 feet of the entrance to a private road, driveway or alley.$30$95
074Less 15 ft of Crosswalk ( If not signed or painted) - Did stop or leave standing a vehicle on the street within 15 feet of the near limits of a crosswalk.$30$95
075Prohibited, Limited, or Restricted by Signs ( Use terminology) - Where and when parking is prohibited, limited, or restricted by official traffic signs.$30$95
076No Angle Parking - Did park a vehicle at an angle to a curb where such angle parking is not clearly designated by official traffic signs or markers.$30$95
077Over 12 Inches From Curb - Did park a vehicle upon a street more than 12 inches from the adjacent curb.$30$95
078Less 2 ft. of Vehicle - Did park a vehicle upon a street with its front end less than 2 ft. from the vehicle to its front or rear end less than 2 ft. from the vehicle to its rear.$30$95
079Out of Indicated Space (Street) ( Limit 1 car or 3 cycles, also car in cycle stall) - Did park a vehicle on a street outside the limits designated parking, more than 1 vehicle, or 3 cycles in a designated space.$30$95
080Against Traffic (Two way or divided street) - Did park a vehicle upon a street, where traffic is permitted to move simultaneously in both directions, against the direction of travel.$30$95
081Against Traffic (One -way street) - Did park a vehicle upon a one way street facing in the direction of traffic.$30$95
08215 ft From Entrance to Bicycle Way - Did park, stop or leave standing any motor vehicle upon a highway closer than fifteen (15) feet to the near side of an intersection with a bicycle way.$45$110
083On Posted Private Property/ Public Property ( Sign limitations or restrictions) - Did park a motor vehicle on private or public property contrary to a posted sign limiting/restricting parking and without the permission of the owner or lessee of such property.$30$95
084Police Vehicle Only (Signs posted) - Did park a vehicle in a parking space restricted to the use of Madison Police Department vehicles .$30$95
085On Left Side of Highway (By Blvds., where not permitted) - Did stop, park or leave standing a vehicle on the left side of a divided highway adjacent to the median or separator.$75$140
086Residential Permit Parking Violation (On vehicle not listed on permit/failure to surrender revoked permit/copy, reproduce or resell permit) - Did park a motor vehicle with residential permit displayed which is not listed to said vehicle, or failed to surrender revoked residential permit or copied, reproduced or resold residential parking permit(s).$105$170
088Truck Loading Zone (30 minute limit) - Did park a vehicle, not currently registered as a truck, in a space indicated by sign as truck loading zone, or did stop or leave standing a truck in a truck loading zone for more than 30 minutes contrary to this section.$40$105
089Expired or No Receipt (Brayton Parkmaster) - Did park a vehicle in the Brayton Lot without using the appropriate payment method or did exit the parking facility without utilizing appropriate payment methods including prepayment receipts.$25$90
093Failure to Remove Expired Residential Parking Permit - Did, as owner or operator of a vehicle displaying a residential parking permit, fail to completely remove said permit immediately upon its expiration or termination.$25 
135Overtime Parking at Meter (Municipal Lot) - Did park a motor vehicle in a municipal parking facility at a metered stall for a longer period than the applicable time limit specified on the meter adjacent to the parking stall.$45$110
136No Trailer Parking (Municipal Lot) - Did park, stop, or leave standing any type of trailer or mobile home, whether attached to a motor vehicle or detached, in any municipal parking facility.$105$170
137Out of Indicated Space (Angled parking only, indicated by signs or markings) - Did park or stop a motor vehicle in violation of a system of angled parking indicated by official signs or traffic markers.$30$95
138Motorcycle Within 2 Feet of Another Vehicle (No marked stall) - Did park or stop a Type 1 motorcycle within 2 feet of another vehicle when parallel parking is not indicated by markers.$30$95
139More Than 3 Motorcycles in a Marked Stall ( Not metered) - Did park or stop a Type 1 motorcycle in a parking space where parallel or angled parking is indicated by markers so that more than 3 motorcycles are parked within the marked space.$30$95
140More Than 3 Motorcycles in One Metered Stall, Unless Sign Says Otherwise - Did park or stop a type 1 motorcycle in a parking space where a parking meter has been installed so that more than 3 motorcycles are parked within the metered parking stall.$25$90
147Within Four (4) Feet of Mailbox – Did stop, stand, or park a vehicle within four (4) feet on either side of a mailbox between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., on Monday through Saturday.$60$125
148Declared Snow Emergency – Did park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle in violation of Alternate Side Parking during a declared citywide Snow Emergency between the hours of 1a.m. and 7a.m. from Nov.15 - Mar.15$20$85
149Alternate Side Parking Required – From the dates of November 15 to March 15, between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. all vehicles will be parked only on the even -numbered side of the street on even - numbered calendar days, and only on the odd side of the street on odd -numbered calendar days.$35$100
15020 Minute Parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m . - Did park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle, for more than twenty (20) minutes between the hours of 8a -6p, except Sundays and Holidays where posted.$35$100
151Prohibited, Limited, or Restricted by Signs (Temporary Official Signs, Postings, or Bagged Meters) - Where and when parking is prohibited, limited, or restricted by official traffic signs.$30$95
154Motor Vehicle Idling on Highway – Did cause or permit the engine of any motor vehicle to operate in idle for longer than five (5) consecutive minutes while stopping, standing, or parking on any highway.$100$165
155Moped Parking on Sidewalk and Terrace Area – Did park a moped on the sidewalk or terrace area except in an approved Moped Parking Area.$60$125

Law Park

Violation Code Ordinance  FineFine if towed
094Parking in Law Park Outside Designated Area - Did park upon the roadways in or upon any part of Law Park not designated and set aside for vehicle parking, or did not park within the limits of a designated parking stall.$25$90
095Expired Meter in Law Park (Blair Lot) - Did park in Blair Lot in Law Park between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday in a parking space adjacent to a parking meter which indicated expired time.$15$80
096Overtime Parking in Law Park (Blair Lot) - Did park, stop, or leave a vehicle standing at a metered stall in Blair Lot in excess of applicable time limit as specified on the adjacent parking meter.$25$90
097Permit Parking Only, Law Park (Blair Lot) - Did park without a permit issued by Parking Utility in a parking stall in the Blair Lot of Law Park that has been reserved by official sign or markings for permit parking only, during the times indicated.$25$90

State Street Mall

Violation Code Ordinance  FineFine if towed
098No Parking Bicycles on State St. Pedestrian Mall - Did operate (ride) a bicycle on the State St. pedestrian mall or did park a bicycle on the State St. pedestrian mall other than on the bicycle rack provided.$45 
105No Parking Motor Vehicles on State St. – Did stop, stand, or park on State Street without a valid permit or for approve purposes.$45$110
107State St. Automobile Permit Violations - Did park an automobile on State Street without the visible display of an auto -use permit.$45$110
122State St. Automobile Parking More Than 30 minutes - Did park an automobile on State Street with a valid auto -use permit for more than 30 minutes or less than 30 minutes without actively loading or unloading.$45$110
123No Stopping, Standing, Parking of Motor Trucks on State St. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Did stop, stand, or park a motor truck on State Street between the hours of 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.$45$110
124State St. Motor Truck No Stopping, Standing or Parking for Purposes Not Allowed – Did stop, stand, or park a motor truck on State St. for purposes other than receiving or delivering merchandise on immediately adjacent property specifically requesting such merchandise or service.$45$110
127No Stopping, Standing, Parking of Large Motor Trucks on State St. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Did stop, stand, or park a large motor truck on State Street between the hours of 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.$45$110
128State St. Large Motor Truck Parking for Purposes Not Allowed - Did stop, stand, or park a large motor truck on State Street for purposes other than receiving or delivering merchandise on immediately adjacent properties specifically requesting such merchandise or service.$45$110

No Stopping, Standing, Parking, Specific Times

Violation Code Ordinance  FineFine if towed
100No Stopping, Standing, Parking (7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or parked, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on a street with the appropriate signs.$40$105
101No Stopping, Standing, Parking (3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or parked, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on a street with the appropriate signs.$40$105
102No Stopping, Standing, Parking (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or parked, between the hours of 7:00a . m . and 9:00 a . m . on a street with the appropriate signs.$40$105
103No Stopping, Standing, Parking (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or parked, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on a street with the appropriate signs.$40$105
104No Stopping, Standing, Parking (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or parked, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on a street with the appropriate signs.$25$105

Trespass to Parking Facility

Violation Code Ordinance  FineFine if towed
110Trespassing in a Parking Facility - Unsatisfied Parking Ticket - Did park a vehicle in a parking facility when the owner of said vehicle has been issued 4 or more City of Madison parking tickets which have not been either paid or a court date arranged.$105$170
112Failure to Pay $0 - $20 to Parking Attendant - Did exit from a municipal parking facility without first paying the fee of from $0.00 to $20.00 for parking to the personal attendant of the parking facility.$25$90
113Failure to Pay $20.05 - $50 to Parking Attendant - Did exit from a municipal parking facility without first paying the fee of from $20.05 to $50.00 for parking to the personal attendant of the parking facility.$55$120
114Failure to Pay $50.05 or More to Parking Attendant - Did exit from a municipal parking facility without first paying the fee of $50.05 or more for parking to the personal attendant of the parking facility.$105$170
141Exit Brayton Municipal Lot (Failure to pay at pay on foot station) - Did park a motor vehicle and exit a municipal parking facility when there are no Parking Utility employees on duty for the purpose of collecting parking fees without first using the payment means made available and following all directions for payment.$25$90
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