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Parking Violations and Late Surcharge -
Effective August 1, 2005
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Former
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Current/New
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Type
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Fine
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Fine 5/1/09
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Hydrant
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$15
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$35
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Tow Area
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15
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35
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Crosswalk
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15
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25
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Sidewalk
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15
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25
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Within an Intersection
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15
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25
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In Posted Emergency Vehicle Area
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15
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50
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Handicapped space or ramp
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100
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200*
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Restricted Place
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10
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25
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Double Parking
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10
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25
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Curb type
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10
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15
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Blocking access (Private, Bus, EV)
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10
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50
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Snow Ban (2-6 am, Dec 1- Mar 31)
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10
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25
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Motor running
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10
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25
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Grass Plot or Common Area
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10
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15
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Meter Violation
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5
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10**
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Not Parking Between Lines
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5
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10
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Time Parking Law
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5
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10
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Obstructing Travel or Bike Lane
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10
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50
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Obstructing Bus Stop
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50 |
100 |
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Late surcharge (unpaid after 21 days)
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5
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15
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* The increased violation fee for Handicapped Space or Ramp will not be implemented immediately. The Handicapped Parking Bylaw must be changed by Town Meeting to increase this violation.
** Raised for the second time in 14 months in October 2006.