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Bureau of Parking Management

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  • PARKING CITATIONS
    & SUPPORT Appeal Citation
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        • Parking Operations & Support Division

          Learn more about the first step, (Initial Review), in contesting a parking citation issued within the City of Los Angeles, the Community Assistance Parking Program, and how to avoid parking illegally.

          • What We Do
          • How To
            • Pay a Parking Citation
            • Contest Your Citation
            • Contest Your Citation Checklist
          • Community Assistance Parking Program (CAPP) Information
          • How to Park Legally & Avoid Citations
          • Disabled Parking Placard Placement
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Operations & Support Division
  • ADJUDICATION Administrative Hearing
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        • Adjudication Division

          Learn more about the Administrative Hearing process for parking citations, impounds, and boot/tows that were issued within the City of Los Angeles.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Pay a Citation
            • Contest a Citation
            • Request an Impound Hearing
          • Booted & Towed Vehicle Information
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Public Service Centers
            • Parking Adjudication Division
  • FACILITIES Lots & Permits
        • Facilities Icon

        • Parking Facilities Division

          Learn more about the daily operations and maintenance of parking facilities. Obtain monthly, short-term, and long-term parking permits.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Permit Request Process
            • Apply for a Film Permit
            • Report an Abandoned Vehicle
          • Where to Park in LA
          • FAQ
          • Types of Permits
            • Monthly Permit
            • Short Term Permit
            • Long Term Permit
            • Film Permit
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Facilities Administrative Support
  • METERS Locate
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        • Meters

          Learn more about the daily operations and maintenance of all smart parking meters, including off-street, single-space meters and multi-space meter pay stations at both on-street and off-street locations.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Report a Broken Meter
            • Pay a Parking Citation
            • Pay Valet Operator Fees
            • Contest a Parking Citation
            • Receipt for single-space meter transactions
            • Receipt for multi-space meter transactions
          • Smart Meter Information
          • More Info
            • Single & Multi-Space Meters
            • Parking Restrictions & Holiday Regulations
            • LA Express Park & Meter Mobile Payment Apps
            • Valet Zone Process
          • LA Express Park
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Meters Division
            • Customer Care Hotline
            • Report a Broken Meter
  • PERMITS Apply & Renew
        • Permits Icon

        • Parking Permits
          Division

          Learn more about permit parking programs, including preferential parking districts, overnight parking districts, and oversize vehicle restricted areas. Purchase an annual, visitor, or guest permit.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Apply for Permit
            • Renew Online
            • Guest Permits
          • Preferential Parking District (PPD)
            • Establish PPD
            • Parking Permits
              • Preferential Parking Permit
              • Overnight Permit
              • Oversize Vehicle Permit
              • Guest Permit
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Public Service Centers
            • Parking Permits Division
  • ENFORCEMENT Traffic Control
        • Enforcement Icon

        • Enforcement

          Learn more about traffic control and enforcement within the City of Los Angeles. Officers enforce parking ordinances, impound vehicles, and direct traffic. Traffic control prevents congestion and improves safety.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Live Traffic Information
            • Parking Regulations & Holiday Parking
            • Contest a Parking Citation
            • Find a Towed/Impounded Vehicle
            • Report an Abandoned Vehicle
            • Traffic Officer Complaint Form
          • How Do I
            • Special Events Permit
            • Become a Crossing Guard
            • Join the Enforcement Team
          • Booted & Towed Vehicle Information
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Enforcement Division
MENUMENU
  • PARKING CITATIONS
    & SUPPORT Appeal Citation
        • Operations and Support Icon

        • Parking Operations & Support Division

          Learn more about the first step, (Initial Review), in contesting a parking citation issued within the City of Los Angeles, the Community Assistance Parking Program, and how to avoid parking illegally.

          • What We Do
          • How To
            • Pay a Parking Citation
            • Contest Your Citation
            • Contest Your Citation Checklist
          • Community Assistance Parking Program (CAPP) Information
          • How to Park Legally & Avoid Citations
          • Disabled Parking Placard Placement
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Operations & Support Division
  • ADJUDICATION Administrative Hearing
        • Adjudication Icon

        • Adjudication Division

          Learn more about the Administrative Hearing process for parking citations, impounds, and boot/tows that were issued within the City of Los Angeles.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Pay a Citation
            • Contest a Citation
            • Request an Impound Hearing
          • Booted & Towed Vehicle Information
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Public Service Centers
            • Parking Adjudication Division
  • FACILITIES Lots & Permits
        • Facilities Icon

        • Parking Facilities Division

          Learn more about the daily operations and maintenance of parking facilities. Obtain monthly, short-term, and long-term parking permits.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Permit Request Process
            • Apply for a Film Permit
            • Report an Abandoned Vehicle
          • Where to Park in LA
          • FAQ
          • Types of Permits
            • Monthly Permit
            • Short Term Permit
            • Long Term Permit
            • Film Permit
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Facilities Administrative Support
  • METERS Locate
        • Meters Icon

        • Meters

          Learn more about the daily operations and maintenance of all smart parking meters, including off-street, single-space meters and multi-space meter pay stations at both on-street and off-street locations.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Report a Broken Meter
            • Pay a Parking Citation
            • Pay Valet Operator Fees
            • Contest a Parking Citation
            • Receipt for single-space meter transactions
            • Receipt for multi-space meter transactions
          • Smart Meter Information
          • More Info
            • Single & Multi-Space Meters
            • Parking Restrictions & Holiday Regulations
            • LA Express Park & Meter Mobile Payment Apps
            • Valet Zone Process
          • LA Express Park
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Meters Division
            • Customer Care Hotline
            • Report a Broken Meter
  • PERMITS Apply & Renew
        • Permits Icon

        • Parking Permits
          Division

          Learn more about permit parking programs, including preferential parking districts, overnight parking districts, and oversize vehicle restricted areas. Purchase an annual, visitor, or guest permit.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Apply for Permit
            • Renew Online
            • Guest Permits
          • Preferential Parking District (PPD)
            • Establish PPD
            • Parking Permits
              • Preferential Parking Permit
              • Overnight Permit
              • Oversize Vehicle Permit
              • Guest Permit
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Public Service Centers
            • Parking Permits Division
  • ENFORCEMENT Traffic Control
        • Enforcement Icon

        • Enforcement

          Learn more about traffic control and enforcement within the City of Los Angeles. Officers enforce parking ordinances, impound vehicles, and direct traffic. Traffic control prevents congestion and improves safety.

          • What We Do
          • Quick Links
            • Live Traffic Information
            • Parking Regulations & Holiday Parking
            • Contest a Parking Citation
            • Find a Towed/Impounded Vehicle
            • Report an Abandoned Vehicle
            • Traffic Officer Complaint Form
          • How Do I
            • Special Events Permit
            • Become a Crossing Guard
            • Join the Enforcement Team
          • Booted & Towed Vehicle Information
          • FAQ
          • Contact Us
            • Parking Enforcement Division
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Bureau of Parking Management

CONTACT

City of Los Angeles
Department of Transportation
List of Prohibited Items

Phone: (213) 972-8470
Email: ladot@lacity.org

DIVISIONS

  • Adjudication
  • Facilities
  • Meters
  • Permits
  • Operations & Support
  • Enforcement
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