Ticket Violations & Fines
Number | Definition | Cost | Subject to Tow? |
---|---|---|---|
01 | Overnight parking | $25 | Yes |
02 | Loading and/or prohibited parking areas | $25 | Yes |
03 | Obstructing service road, crosswalk, grassy area, sidewalk, or island | $25 | Yes |
04 | Obstructing snow removal | $25 | Yes |
05 | Failure to display parking permit | $15 | |
06 | Removing or moving any street sign, traffic sign, or temporary barrier | $20 | |
07 | Parking in a restricted, blocked, or reserved area | $25 | Yes |
08 | Visitor/Admissions parking area | $25 | |
09 | Fire lane | $25 | Yes |
10 | Handicap Parking/blocking ramp | $200 | Yes |
11 | Speeding greater than reasonable | $50 | |
12 | Disregard of traffic signs, arrows, or police officer’s direction | $25 | |
13 | Operating as to endanger | $50 | |
14 | Operating without a license or registration | $50 | |
15 | Counterfeiting, altering, or transferring a permit or violation notice | $25 | |
16 | Failure to register out of state motor vehicle | $10 | |
17 | Boot Application | $75 | |
18 | Other | $15-$80 or $____ |
Payment Procedures
Upon receipt of a parking/traffic violation, the owner/operator may pay the fine in person at the WPI Police Department via GoatBucks or checks/money orders ONLY. Checks must be made out to WPI. Payment of the fine within 21 days of the date of the violation will be considered final disposition of the case. If not paid within 21 days, a $10 late fee will apply.
Payment by check or money order may be mailed to:
WPI Police Department
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Appeals
The owner/operator may choose to contest the violation. This must be done within 21 days from the date of the violation. Parking appeals can be processed online here. Appeals are reviewed once a month. (Note: this process includes a written response and administrative follow-up). Appeals after the 21-day rule will not be considered for review.