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Pay a Parking Ticket

Traffic, Parking, and Transportation

On this webpage, find details on how to pay your Cambridge parking ticket. Please note: you must pay or dispute your parking ticket within 21 days to avoid late penalties. 

You can pay a parking ticket online, with the PayTix app, by phone, by mail, or in person.

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Ways to Pay

Pay Online

You can pay for your Cambridge parking ticket online at the webpage below. To pay online, you must have:

  • either the parking ticket violation number or your MA license plate number
  • an American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit or debit card

A 2.95% service fee with a minimum fee of $2.25 will be applied to each transaction. 

Pay a parking ticket online

Pay by Phone

You can pay your Cambridge parking ticket over the phone! Before you call, make sure you have everything you need to pay your parking ticket. You must have:

  • either the parking ticket violation number or your MA license plate number
  • an American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit or debit card

Call 617-491-7277 to pay by phone.

A 2.95% service fee with a minimum fee of $2.25 will be applied to each transaction. 

Pay with the PayTix App

You can pay your Cambridge parking ticket using the PaxTix app on your mobile phone. You must:

 

  • download the app on your Apple or Android device
  • select Cambridge, MA as your preferred city
  • enter the parking ticket violation number
  • pay with American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit or debit card

A 2.95% service fee with a minimum fee of $2.25 will be applied to each transaction.

If you have questions or run into any issues with the app, contact PayTix technical support at paytixsupport@conduent.com.

Download the PayTix app

Pay by Mail

You can pay your Cambridge parking ticket by mail. To pay by mail, you must use a money order or check. Do not mail cash. 

Instructions: 

  • Do not mail cash. 
  • Write a check or money order made payable to the City of Cambridge.
  • In the memo field of your check or money order, include:
    • your license plate number, including the state, and/or
    • your ticket number
  • If you still have the ticket, include it with your check or money order.
  • You can use the envelope that was provided with the ticket or use your own envelope and address it to:
    Traffic, Parking, + Transportation
    P.O. Box 399113
    Cambridge, MA 02139

Pay in Person

You can pay your Cambridge parking ticket in person at our office at 344 Broadway. Be sure to have everything you need before you come in!

  • An appointment is not required, however you may make an appointment before coming to our offices.
  • Bring information on the parking ticket violation number and/or your Massachusetts license plate number.
  • You may pay by cash, check, money order, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.
  • Checks and money orders must be made payable to the City of Cambridge.
  • A 2.95% service fee with a minimum fee of $2.25 will be applied to each transaction.

Our address is:
Traffic, Parking, + Transportation
344 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

Violations, Fines, and Fees

The following table includes information about the fine amount for each violation (ticket). A parking ticket must be paid or disputed within 21 days to avoid late penalties. 

Code Violation Fine Amount First Late Fee Second Late Fee Third Late Fee
A3 Expired meter $30.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00
B1 Obstructing bike lane $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
B10 Not in marked space $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
B11 Over 1 foot from curb $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
B12 Overtime $30.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00
C4 No parking $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
C5 Parked in wrong direction $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
C6 Storage (over 24 hours) $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
D1 No standing $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
D10 Less than 10 foot lane $30.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00
D2 Obstructing driveway or alley $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
D3 Within 20 feet of intersection $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
D6 Taxi stand $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
EV1 Vehicle not plugged in (EV spot) $40.00 $10.00 $5.00 $40.00
E14 Other $25.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
E15 Loading zone $50.00 $5.00 $0.00 $40.00
E16 Safety zone / island $30.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00
E17 Within intersection $30.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00
E19 Bus stop $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00
F1 Within 10 feet of a hydrant $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
F2 Fire lane $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
F3 Crosswalk $40.00 $5.00 $10.00 $40.00
F4 Sidewalk $40.00 $5.00 $10.00 $40.00
F5 Double stopping $40.00 $5.00 $10.00 $40.00
G3 Disability parking only $120.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
G4 Disability ramp $100.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
NS1 No stopping $40.00 $10.00 $5.00 $40.00
RP1 Resident permit only $30.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00
S1 Street cleaning $50.00 $5.00 $0.00 $40.00
S2 Snow emergency $40.00 $10.00 $5.00 $40.00
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