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Parking Enforcement Information

Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) are empowered to enforce all sections of the City's Municipal Code related to parking violations. Effective enforcement of parking regulations improves safety and parking availability and is critical for keeping public spaces accessible. Beyond just expired parking meters, PEOs may issue a Cincinnati Parking Infraction (CPI) for truck loading zone violations, blocked driveways, rush hour restrictions, and other non-moving violations anywhere within the City of Cincinnati. PEOs may also impound vehicles for some parking violations, as well as those with multiple delinquent citations.

How can we help you?

Report a Parking Violation

Anyone wishing to report a parking violation can contact the Parking Enforcement Office at 513-352-4527 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or contact the Cincinnati Police Department by using their non-emergency number at 513-765-1212 (24 hours a day).

Parking Fines, Appeals and Payments

If you have received a parking citation, you can pay it online with your citation or vehicle information here: Citation Portal

Third-Party Collections for Unpaid Citations

The City of Cincinnati utilizes a collections agency for unpaid parking citations. Parking citations sent to the collections agency due to non-payment must be paid through the collections agency. If you have received a collections notice due to non-payment of a parking citation, please contact Collection Bureau of America at (888) 306-2045 or through their website (click here) with your vehicle or citation information ready. 

Impounded Vehicles

To retrieve a vehicle that has been towed, do the following:

  1. Pay any outstanding fines.
  2. Take your receipt to the City Police Impound Lot at 3425 Spring Grove Ave.
    • Impound Lot hours are 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. Closed Sunday.
    • The Impound Lot telephone number is 513-352-6370.
    • A photo ID and proof of ownership are required to retrieve your vehicle.
    • There is an impoundment, processing, and storage fee that must be paid at the lot (added processing fee).
    • You may search for your vehicle using the following link: https://search.autoreturn.com/
      • This website also gives fee schedules.

For additional questions on towing, check out the City's Towing FAQ Document here. If you are still unable to find the information you seek, please contact the Parking Enforcement Office at 513-352-4527 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or the Cincinnati Police Department on their non-emergency number at 513-765-1212 (monitored 24 hours a day).