Philadelphia Parking Authority

Category: City government office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 701 Market St #5400, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Phone: +18885913636

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Megan Magarity

Oct 6, 2022

I have been trying to appeal a ticket in person but the PPA will not answer my phone calls to schedule a hearing. I have been trying to call all day and keep getting put on hold for hours. When they schedule a call back I never hear from them. This organization is run by very lazy people it seems like. Such a shame!

J S

Oct 6, 2022

I parked my car on a street that has a two hour limit. I was there for less than an hour, I left to pick up my pizza. When I returned, that same parking spot was the only empty parking spot. I parked in the same spot again. After being there for 1 hour and 19 minutes I got a ticket for exceeding the two hour parking limit even though I was only there for 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Alexander Black

Oct 4, 2022

The Philadelphia Parking Authority is a immoral business with highly unethical standards. The purpose of each employee is not to assist or organize parking but to sneak up on unsuspecting and confused drivers. Many of the parking areas in Philadelphia have specific circumstances: ie not on Sundays after 6pm or not on weekdays between 10am and 2pm. PPA employees wait in these areas, not to inform drivers they are illegally parked and to move their vehicle but to sneak up and ticket any vehicle they possibly can. After a ticket is issued (typically left lazily sitting on top of the windshield or in some cases partially tucked under the windshield wiper) the PPA will avoid contacting you until they have added as many late fees as possible. After whatever period of time they see fit they will casually threaten to take away your license and registration. On one occasion after receiving a ticket for expired registration I promptly went to the PPA office to pay the ticket, an employee told me the ticket did not exist in the system and I was therefore unable to pay it. I checked in a week later and received the same response. Now after close to 6 months I have received a notice that the ticket did in fact exist in their system and they are using it to attempt to take my license.

Robert Brown

Sep 30, 2022

Worst people on earth.

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Questions & Answers

how do you get a real person on the phone?

Janto Trailers Llc | Oct 22, 2020
Stacey “Eloquently Speaking” Lunsford | Oct 22, 2021

you have to go in person, they don't answer phones

Can ppa issue a ticket for an expired sticker

Cynthia Barnes | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

Assuming you mean inspection sticker, yes. It's also a Pennsylvania motor vehicle code violation so you can get a fine there too.

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Can I park in a neighborhood the has no parking exemp if I have handy tag

Juan Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2020
Ernest Torres | Oct 22, 2020

No

Machine st fernrock are not accepting dollars or card. I was not able to pay as well as others. All three machines ware tried.

Wxl87 Logan | Oct 23, 2018
Faux Fox | Oct 23, 2019

You have to make sure no PPA worker is around and then sprint 2 blocks to the nearest working machine. I made the mistake of not sprinting- and got a ticket for going to buy a parking ticket.

What is the baa?

Yolanda Walker | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 22, 2021

The sound a sheep makes? (Just a guess)

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How do I get off the boot list??

Will Bucket | Oct 23, 2017
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2017

You should file for a hearing with them if you can

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How long does it take for a Handicapped placard

Angeline Christmas | Oct 23, 2017
Squysh DeadlyCurves | Oct 23, 2018

That doesn't come from the PPA

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How do I check my parking tickets on my vehicle

terrance goss | Oct 23, 2017
C. Young | Oct 23, 2017

You have to go or call ppa office.

Are the parking authority going around booting or taking crs for years ago owing tickets on old vehicles in your name that you don't have no more

Lisa Wilkins | Oct 23, 2017
Lois Goodwin | Oct 23, 2017

YES THEY ARE WHEN THEY PUT YOUR DRIVER LICENSE IN THE COMPUTER ALL YOU OWE COME UP

I live on a block the has permit parking but when I come home it's still isn't any parking. Now I pay for a yearly permit for two car and I say what's the point if I can't park on my block anyway

A Google User | Oct 22, 2021
Dionne Cerdan | Oct 22, 2021

Depends on what time of day your coming home. The officers are not in residential areas all day and night. They are only out late in center city and south st area! If it’s durning normal business hours, call ppa and let them know to send out a officer to enforce.

Pay a ticket & they find $1700.00 of tickets going back to 1996. How & why when I've paid tickets before now? All of a sudden I have tickets that didn't exist till now.

Roy McIntyre | Oct 22, 2020
Martin Alfano | Oct 22, 2020

If you have any tickets on any old plates that you had under your name no matter who was using that vehicle and those tickets were not paid you are responsible for those tickets if you get booted and towed to get your car back. Those are just the rules. You will need to prove that you did not have those tickets and if you did why they were not paid. You must show proof or they will not listen to you. Plain and simple

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they should be ashamed they are taking their citizens thru so much just so the city makes money thank god we live in the south and can park pretty much anywhere without having to pay I never will visit there again

Candie Turner | Oct 23, 2018
carlton jones | Oct 23, 2018

No comment

A tasty cake truck is parked in front of my house for 2 weeks I want it towed.

audrey carter | Oct 23, 2018
Jim Cummings | Oct 23, 2018

Call 311

What is parking tickets amnesty?

Ricardo Ayala | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

Idk I would say fight every parking ticket.

Who do I call for car blocking company driveway

Sam Johnson | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

tow truck

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how come ppa can go back 20/30 yrs to make us pay for tickets but they didn’t keep their 2 million dollars a yr agreement with the phila schools

lamont ransom | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

Dirty political agency

Where can i pay a parking ticket today?

James Monroe | Oct 23, 2017
Ray Mihulka | Oct 23, 2017

Online or the courthouse

Who do I talk to about my car being broke by ppa

Angel Ortiz | Jun 24, 2022
r.j. Pinkerton | Jun 24, 2022

If it was damaged while being towed go to the lot it was towed to and ask to speak to a supervisor

How do you get a car towed parked in front of a private driveway. Anyone knows who to contact for immediate removal.

Marchelle Bailey | Jun 24, 2022
Scott Corcoran | Jun 24, 2022

You're supposed to call the police to have it ticketed (do not call 911, look up your local precinct and their call in number), then call your/a local/police recommended towing company. PPA likely will not do anything outside of normal business hours.

How does the payment plan work?

Edgar Lopez | Jun 24, 2022
r.j. Pinkerton | Jun 24, 2022

15% down & the rest payable over 12 months or 25% down & the rest over 18 months.

Is a semi tractor trailer that is detachable is it allow to park on a residential street.

Natasha Johnson | Apr 25, 2022
lamar cottman | Apr 25, 2022

If that street is enforced by the ppa and has a license plate it could be subject too a ticket

Do you still have one hour grace for handicapped parking?

Paul Garrett | Jan 25, 2022
lamar cottman | Jan 25, 2022

Yes it's one hour free or if your parked in an hp spot and pay the meter you get the hr on the back end

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Are handicapped individuals allowed to park free on Philadelphia Streets?

Edmund Wiatr | Dec 26, 2021
r.j. Pinkerton | Dec 26, 2021

People with handicapped plates or placards are allowed to park in metered spaces or timed blocks for 1 hour for free. This does not apply no parking or other restricted spaces.

Is it free parking today

Helen Clugh | Oct 22, 2021
r.j. Pinkerton | Oct 22, 2021

No. Regulations are the same as any other day

Hi does anyone know how PPA wants us to list "billing street address number" and "billing street address name" when paying a ticket?

Kevin Blake | Oct 22, 2021
William Petrucci | Oct 22, 2021

Yes that's true and you want to put the ticket number on it okay thank you have a safe one

We have a handicap parking for my husband and now we have this new neighbor, who has 2 or 3 cars and whenever she wants, she parks in front of our house with a placard. Sometimes she even leaves the car parked there till next day. She works with PPA

Waleska Nieves | Oct 22, 2021
Yvette Arnold | Oct 22, 2021

You need to call papa to see they can help sorry not to much help best wishes with the problem

I genuinely need help. I’m dealing with 5 tickets and have been trying to get approved for a payment plan for months but they keep adding on arbitrary charges and I’ve heard nothing about the status of the plan and they don’t answer their phones!!!

Dan Quinn | Oct 22, 2021
Jason Thomas | Oct 22, 2021

You'll have to go there early in the morning to get in straighten out

Are meter parking free today?

Raft Brown | Oct 22, 2020
r.j. Pinkerton | Oct 22, 2020

The ppa will have some p.e.o.s working the streets today

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Where is traffic court for parking tickets located?

Sherri Stones_of_Love | Oct 22, 2020
Susan Pinkerton | Oct 22, 2020

Traffic court is at 801 Spring Garden Street. The Bureau of Administrative Adjudication- for hearings on parking tickets - is at 913 Filbert Street.

How can i get in touch with the PPA right now to have a abandoned vehicle removed from the middle of my block

Felix Brown | Oct 23, 2019
Andy | Oct 22, 2021

Car parked at edmund st and tyson no tags smash up and been sitting there since 2 months what do I do it looks like it's abandoned and takes up my parking space help I don't no what to do I'm the owner of the property

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What's the latest time your open

Lou Marcelis | Oct 23, 2019
Lou Marcelis | Mar 26, 2022

10pm

How do I pay a ticket online

Sakura Gillespie | Oct 23, 2019
pwiddy busted | Oct 23, 2019

www.philapark.org

I have to ph for parking on my block. How can i get them to make it residents parking only for he people who live on the block. These temple kids park their cars and leave them for days.

Jabrieka Bagby | Oct 23, 2019
pwiddy busted | Oct 23, 2019

I believe a blk would have2 b private 4that sort of thing. U could send n email? Not sure if it's possible.

If you have handicapped tags, can you be ticketed for staying longer than 2 hours in a 2 hour parking area?

Dominick Anastasi | Oct 23, 2019
Keisha McClenton | Oct 23, 2019

You get a extra hour in any zone

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Are ppa officer allowed to park illegally

Shania Beck | Oct 23, 2019
pwiddy busted | Oct 23, 2019

They have to follow the rules just like everyone else.

How can ppa give out a ticket for being double parked when I had my hazards on, keys still in the car with the car running and I literally ran in the house for 5mins tops

Tra'Main Dyches | Oct 23, 2019
Henry Williams | Oct 23, 2019

The Philadelphia parking authority, I believe, is one of the most corrupt businesses I have ever encountered. They actually go around looking for cars to ticket. Good thing is you can fight the ticket. The bad thing is that in order to do so, you will need to clear a whole day, unless you are one of the first individuals when it opens and you will need undeniable proof you were not in the wrong. They can care less about you or your time. They need to be investigated. Sorry to hear about this one.

Can u get a violation for parking a commercial vehicle on the street?

Kathleen Kremis | Oct 23, 2018
r.j. Pinkerton | Oct 23, 2018

Yes Some streets are residential parking only

Going to be sight seening on the sept 28th. Where can we park? Closest parking to the liberty bell.

Roberta Irwin | Oct 23, 2018
r.j. Pinkerton | Oct 23, 2018

There is a ppa lot on independence mall at 5th and market st

What if I cant find the actual ticket to pay it...how can I find out how to go about paying it

Andy Reed | Oct 23, 2018
Stephen Johnson Sr. | Oct 23, 2018

Log in to PPA website...philapark.org....click the link PAY TICKET...you can enter you vehicle license plate number...any tickets issued to that plate should appear.

Will you be open at all on Labor Day...kiosks...etc

Terrence L. Portillo | Oct 23, 2018
pwiddy busted | Oct 23, 2018

Closed.

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Is make a night back in center city?

Bill | Oct 23, 2018
pwiddy busted | Oct 23, 2018

Not yet

Last year, as she does every year, our block captain turned a street clean up into a block party with no permit. She had a large vehicle blocking the entrance to the street all day and into the evening. Isn't that a safety violation?

Sharon Gannon | Oct 23, 2018
km l | Oct 23, 2018

you could call the police and ask them to check and see if she has a permit or not and if they see that she doesn't they would handle it

If cars our parked on the side walk and the handicap people have to go around in the street what can i do about that

Alexander Green | Oct 23, 2018
km l | Oct 23, 2018

I would call the parking authority or the police... They will take care of it

How to get a handicap parking permit

Sonya Ellis | Oct 23, 2018
Elle is she real gold. Miles | Oct 23, 2018

Issued from the state not PPA

How to get neighbor to stop blocking my drivway w his truch , he has 2 driveways n still insists

Mr. Yeeterson | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

Just get him towed

What if I lose parking ticket how do i pay

samir muhammad | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

Call them or go on their website for tickets.

Will park authorities put tickets on the 7th and 8th of February for the parade

B Smith | Oct 23, 2018
mike tatarsky | Oct 23, 2018

Jokes aside yea they don't care

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Can i make a complaint here?

Fatalmanatee07 gamertag | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

Not here, you can find ways to dispute online

I have miss my payment for last month and I’m just trying to figure out what to do next

Jamal Oney | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

Talk to them and be kind they could cut you a break

How do I find tickets under my name

Adolphine Kannah | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

I would say call them. I think you can find them online buy the tag number if you have that.

Is there A pass ticket violations amnesty? And dose on apply?

Rock'n Ramon Bentley | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

I recently read that city council has proposed an amnesty bill for past violations but it's not yet enacted. Early next year if the mayor doesn't veto it.

Can I park in the 5500 block of lena street

Stephanie Hicks | Oct 23, 2018
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2018

Hard to find parking near ppa

Am I on the boot lost jza 8871

Kent Hines | Oct 23, 2018
Mike Tatatrsky | Oct 23, 2018

0 clue as to what your asking

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Is my car on the boot list kLB2689

James Smith | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

Call PPA to find out.

Who can I call to arrange a payment plan on a parking ticket

Dallasneedsu | Oct 23, 2018
Dallasneedsu | Oct 23, 2018

I can't seem to find a number to speak to a live person. Anyone know the number for that ?

How long after boot & tow so they auction car

Yolanda Walker | Oct 23, 2018
Io Basta | Oct 23, 2018

21 days later, I just watched PPA parking war on TV today.

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Is there free parking on saturday

Jamielynn Kissling | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

In some areas. Check signs carefully.

Saturday free parking

John Weikel | Oct 23, 2018
JHS | Oct 23, 2018

Modicum of potatoes.

Why when u go to a hearing, and u loose, why they don't tell u the exact date u have to pay ur ticket..they say 30 days then when u pay on the 30th day, they still charge u extra. 🙅 WHY?

C. Young | Oct 23, 2017
JHS | Oct 23, 2017

If you lose, there is no exact day, you just have to get it done within 30 days. Sounds like you may have mis-counted the days. But in either case, pay only the amount you think you should pay.

How can I get a violation for expired stickers two days in a row

jawn'e eyevolve | Oct 23, 2017
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2017

You'll get more, you can contest them within 10 days of the date they're issued, but it is some BS and breaks state laws on the matter. I had accumulated $143 dollars in tickets before finally getting inspected, then I had to contest all of them with photographic proof. An officer told me it was a 14 day limit and he was wrong, I was livid but still had all tickets dismissed.

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How come you dont ticket people parking on 200 n. Broad all day as they block the 3rd lane to vine st./ 676 entrance ????? 18 no stopping signs an people do as they wish

Crypto Carpenter | Oct 23, 2017
Ed Onorato | Oct 23, 2017

Because they're a criminal organization

How do I pay my payment agreement for tickets if I dont have my ticket info

Terrilyn Jackson | Oct 23, 2017
JHS | Oct 23, 2017

Use your license plate. You can do it online.

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