There is not yet enough outcome data to publish a dismissal rate for street cleaning tickets in Philadelphia — the TossMyTicket Outcomes Index publishes rates only from real hearing records, never estimates.
| Fine | $51 (higher in designated Center City / University City districts under 12-2809) |
|---|---|
| Deadline to contest | 15 days from issuance, then 10 days from the mailed notice |
| Legal citation | Phila. Code 12-913(1) |
| Decided by | Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA), 48 N. 8th Street |
If you had sold or transferred the vehicle before the ticket was issued, or the plate was no longer yours, liability does not follow you — bring the transfer paperwork.
Evidence: Bill of sale or transfer paperwork; PennDOT records.
Philadelphia posts its parking restrictions by sign. If the sign governing your space was missing, twisted, blocked, or unreadable from where you parked, that undermines the violation — Bureau of Administrative Adjudication hearing examiners weigh dated photos of the block heavily.
Evidence: Photos of the block face from your parking spot, same day; Wide shots showing the nearest signs in both directions.
A ticket that misstates the plate, vehicle make, location, or violation section is contestable — the ticket must accurately identify the vehicle and the violation. Compare every field against your registration and the scene.
Evidence: The ticket itself; Vehicle registration; Photos of the vehicle and location.
You have 15 days from the date the ticket is issued to contest a street cleaning ticket in Philadelphia, with a second window of 10 days after the mailed notice. Missing the window triggers late penalties.
Yes. Philadelphia accepts disputes online, by mail, by written statement. The decision is made by Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA), 48 N. 8th Street.
+$30 then +$35; boot at 3+ unpaid ($150 boot, $175 tow, $25/day storage)
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Facts on this page come from official sources, verified 2026-07-29: