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F.A.Q (On-Street)

Who can I contact about an illegally parked car on my street?

Call the City of San José Parking Compliance Office at 408-534-2900.

How can I contest a parking ticket that I received?

Citations may be contested in writing, by telephone or by appearing in person at:

The Office of Parking Violations, 210 North Fourth Street, Suite 150, San José, CA 95112

When requesting an initial review, please be prepared to describe why the citation is invalid or why it should be dismissed, and provide any documentation that supports this request. Request should be mailed to:

City of San José, PO Box 11023 San Jose, CA 95113-1023

*Click here to download form to appeal or contest a parking citation.
*Print and complete appeals form then mail to address above.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Parking Violations at 1-800-294-8258.

Are parking regulations enforced during the evening, at night, and early morning?

City of San José parking regulations are enforced 24/7, unless otherwise noted on signs and meters.

Who do I call to request parking enforcement or to report a faulty parking meter?

Call the city of San José Parking Compliance Office at 408-534-2900.
Please provide as much information as possible such as; address and street name, vehicle description (color, make, and model) and license or meter number.

If you have any questions regarding city of San José parking regulations or would like to make a service request, contact the city of San José, Department of Transportation, Parking Compliance.

Phone: (408) 534-2900

Fax: (408) 288-7322

Write:
City of San José
Department of Transportation
Parking Compliance
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San José, CA. 95113

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