Starting Jan. 1, Seattle residents and visitors will be paying more for parking tickets if they park in an illegal spot within the city.
Previously, most parking fines ranged from $29 to $53, depending on the type of violation. In 2025, the new fines will start at $43 and can reach as much as $78 — an approximate 33% increase in cost. The only parking tickets that exceed $78 are if a car is parked illegally in a disabled zone, has a forged parking permit or if a “junked” car is using a city parking spot.
This is the first increase in parking citations since 2011. The full list of the citations and their attached costs can be found here …