Q. How do I handle a City of Glendale correctible parking citation (C.V.C. 5200 and 5204)?
A. If you are cited for one of the above violations and can provide proof of correction, the fine may be reduced to $10 dollars provided the proof of correction portion on the back of the original citation is completed and payment is received within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the date of the original citation. If you do not have your original citation, please click here.
Failure to provide payment and proof of correction as stated above may result in the penalty being increased and a hold being placed on the vehicle’s DMV registration.
Q. I parked in a disabled space and forgot to hang my Disabled Placard. Do I still have to pay the citation?
A. It is your responsibility to display your Disabled Placard in order to park in a disabled space or anywhere where you may be exempt from certain parking restrictions as provided by law. Disabled placard violations may be reduced to a $25 administrative fee upon presentation of a valid placard, disabled placard ID and driver’s license. The $25 fee and documentation must be provided to the Glendale Police Department within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the date of the original citation. Failure to submit payment and documentation as stated above may result in the penalty being increased and a hold being placed on the vehicle’s DMV registration.
Q. Can I perform community service for my parking citation?
A. No, community service is not available to settle your parking citations.
Q. May I get a payment extension on my parking citation?
A. We do not allow payment extensions or arrangements on parking citations. Please carefully observe your due date to avoid late fees.
Q. Can I be arrested if I do not pay my parking citation(s)?
A. You will not be arrested for non payment of outstanding parking citations; however, they may negatively impact your credit report and may prevent you from registering your vehicle with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Q. Can my car get towed if I do not pay for my parking citations?
A. Yes, your vehicle is subject to being impounded should you have (5) or more outstanding parking citations. In order to get your vehicle back you must have current registration, pay all of your outstanding parking citations as well as storage and release fees.
Q. My registration is expired, can my car get towed?
A. Your vehicle is subject to being towed and cited if your registration is expired in excess of (6) months.
Q. I paid for my parking citation(s) at the City of Glendale, why do they still show outstanding at DMV?
A. There is a delay in updating our information to the DMV. This process typically takes about 45 days. If you need proof of payment for parking citations in order to register your vehicle, you will need to obtain an “Abstract” for your paid citation(s) from our office to complete your registration. Our office is located at 131 N. Isabel, Glendale, CA 91206.
Q. I sold this car. Why am I still getting citations in the mail?
A. If you were the registered owner on file at the time the ticket was issued, than you are responsible for the ticket. When you sell a vehicle, you are responsible for notifying the DMV and filling out a Release of Liability which can be obtained from DMV. Once you have done so, you must also fill out a Declaration of Non-Ownership form which you may obtain from the Glendale Police Department’s Traffic Window or by clicking here.
Once the form is completed, you may mail it or drop it off at the location below:
The Glendale Police Department
Traffic Bureau
131 N. Isabel
Glendale, CA 91206
Q. I need information about posting no parking signs on private property to detour unauthorized parking.
A. Section 22658 of the California Vehicle Code explains the requirements for the proper posting of signs. To view examples of proper signage please click here.
