Ticket  Information

NOTE: DO NOT IGNORE A PARKING TICKET.
Vehicles Subject to Wheel Lock:
Any vehicle with an accumulation of three or more unpaid parking violations, or any vehicle displaying a lost, stolen, or counterfeit permit may be temporarily immobilized by use of a wheel lock device placed on a wheel. A fee will be assessed on vehicles which are immobilized with a wheel lock.
Washington Administrative Code: 504-15-830


Parking Rules:
The Washington State University Parking Rules can be found online at this link, or in the Parking and Transportation Services office. It is the responsibility of all individuals parking on the campus to read and fully understand these regulations. Lack of knowledge of these regulations will not be accepted as grounds for dismissal of citations. Washington Administrative Code 504-15-030

A parking ticket is a non-criminal offense for which imprisonment may not be imposed as a sanction. RCW 46.63.060(2)(b)


Payment of Fines:
Online payment is available at this link. Payment may also be made by mail or in person at the Parking and Transportation Services office. Follow this link for our contact information.

Note: Only #1 “Meter Violation” and #2 “Overtime in a Timed Zone” violations will be reduced by one-half if paid within 24 hours.

Avoid a Late Fee of $30:
Forty-five days after issuance of a notice of violation a late fee shall be added to all unpaid parking tickets. Fines which have not been paid within that time will be referred to the WSU Controller’s office for collection.


Visitors and Permit Holders:
Visitors are to pay or appeal the specified fines as indicated.
Exception:  Visitors who receive violation notices for #4 "No Parking Permit", or #5 "No Parking Permit for this Area", may consider this a courtesy warning IF BROUGHT TO THE PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OFFICE. Follow this link for our contact information. This exception is for FIRST-TIME VIOLATIONS ONLY and cannot be extended for subsequent offenses.

Permit holders who fail to display their valid permit and receive a #4 "No Parking Permit" violation notice in a corresponding parking area, can have their fine reduced to $5.00 if presented and paid at the Parking and Transportation Services office within 24 hours.


Appeal Procedure:
Violations may be appealed in writing within 10 calendar days of issuance. Appeal forms are available online at this link, or in the Parking and Transportation Services office.

Follow this link for more Parking Ticket Appeal Information.


The ticket represents a determination that a parking violation has been committed and the determination is final unless appealed. Washington Administrative Code 504-15-860

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