The Philadelphia Parking Authority has released information concerning its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Office Closures: In accordance with directives of the Governor and the Mayor, the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication, the Parking Violations Branch and PPA administrative offices will be closed starting March 17th and reopen on Monday, March 30th, 2020.
Note: The PPA's monthly board meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Parking Enforcement: The Philadelphia Parking Authority will place a special emphasis on enforcing safety violations, but not to the exclusion of blatant violations that pose a threat to public order and safety such as double-parking, loading zone violations and blocking entranceways or crosswalks. It is essential that motorists park legally during this health crisis so as not to impede traffic flow or block emergency vehicle access.
The PPA provides opportunities for members to get to know one another, while networking on a professional level. Membership Benefits. Networking — This is a great association for members to get to know one another, and seek information concerning their projects or services. Many have developed long-term personal and business relationships.
Garages & Lots The PPA operates convenient, safe, and inexpensive off-street parking lots and garages throughout the city. Through competitive pricing that supports our mission, the PPA’s parking rates are typically lower than other lots and garages. For Towed & Impounded Vehicles please call – 215-683-9550. NAME JOB SALARY HIRE DATE; Clarena Tolson: Executive Director: $223,677.00: 2016-10-13: Richard Dickson: 1st Deputy Executive Dir: $208,166.00: 1983-10-04: Corinne O.
Scheduled hearings: If you had a scheduled hearing between March 17 and March 27, you will receive a new hearing date by mail.
Booted or Towed vehicles: To retrieve a vehicle, you will have to pay only those tickets on the impounded vehicle's license plate. You may 1) pay online at www.philapark.org/violations or 2) pay in-person at 2501 South Weccacoe Avenue (the impoundment lot) during the following hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If tickets are eligible for a hearing and paid during this time of administrative office closure, you will still be eligible to contest those tickets when the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication resumes normal operations.
NOTE: In order to claim your vehicle, you must present a drivers license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
Ticket payments (for vehicles not booted or towed):
- Pay online at philapark.org/violations
- Pay by phone at 1-888-591-3636 (Automated messaging)
NOTE: Beginning Tuesday, March 17 there will be no convenience fees for online payments.
Red Light Camera Violations: Payment of redlight camera violations can be made:
- Online at: philapark.org/violations
- By mail: To Red Light Camera Program, P.O. Box 597, Baltimore, MD 21203-0597
NOTE: If the envelope is post dated 30 days or prior, penalties will not accrue.
Parking Garages: Philadelphia Parking Authority lots and garages throughout the city as well as airport parking facilities will remain open during the emergency.
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In order to reclaim a towed or impounded vehicle, you must pay for all outstanding tickets as well as tow and storage fees. Payment must be made online at https://onlineserviceshub.com/ParkingPortal/Philadelphia or in person at one of the following locations:
Parking Violations Branch
913 Filbert Street
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekdays
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday
Parking Authority Impoundment Lot 1
2501 Weccacoe Avenue
(near Columbus Boulevard and Oregon Avenue)
215 683-9550
Monday – Sunday 8am-9:30pm
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If it is not at the Weccacoe Avenue Impoundment Lot, it will be at one of our other lots:
Lot 2
2535 Swanson Street
215-683-9563
Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm
Lot 6
4701 Bath Street
215 683-9510
Monday-Sunday 10am -6pm
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Lot 7
6801 Essington Avenue
215 683-9880
Monday-Sunday 10am -6pm
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Please note that you must present the following to the staff at the Impoundment Lot before your vehicle will be returned to you:
Your valid driver’s license
Current vehicle registration
Proof of current insurance for the vehicle
Cashier’s receipt(s) along with the accompanying BAA/PVB Release Authorization for payment and/or adjudication of the tow and storage charges
Release authorization from the Philadelphia Traffic Court (only applies to vehicles impounded through Live Stop)