Pay a Parking Ticket

Use this page to find the right place to pay, appeal, or get information about a parking or moving citation issued in Redwood City.

Online Payment

Parking citations issued in Redwood City are managed through PTicket.com. You can use the online system to look up your citation, make a payment, request an appeal, or view payment plan information.

Other Ways to Pay a Parking Citation

You may also pay a parking citation by phone or by mail.

Pay by phone: Call the automated payment system at (888) 442-4088. MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are accepted. Please have your citation number and/or license plate number, credit card information, and billing address ready. Write down your confirmation number after your payment is approved.

Pay by mail: Mail your check or money order to:

Office of Parking Violations
Redwood City
P.O. Box 9003
Redwood City, CA 94065-9003

Please include your citation number and license plate number on your check or money order. Do not send cash by mail.

Parking Citation Payment Plans

Payment plans may be available for eligible parking citations. You may enroll within 120 days of the citation issue date, or within 10 days of an administrative hearing determination. Low-income payment plan options may also be available for those who qualify.

Payment plan payments may be made online or by mail. Payment plan payments should not be made through the phone payment system. More information can be found here.

Correctable Parking Violations

Some violations may be eligible for correction, such as missing or improperly displayed license plates or missing, expired, or improperly displayed registration tabs. Information about correctable parking violations can be found here.

Lost Parking Ticket or Need Help?

For questions about a Redwood City parking citation, call the parking citation customer service line at (800) 352-7567.

Moving Citations

Traffic tickets/moving citations are handled through the San Mateo County Superior Court, not through the parking citation payment system. Use the court traffic ticket system to pay your ticket, request traffic school, contest a citation, or get more information about your options.

For questions about a traffic ticket or moving violation, please contact the San Mateo County Superior Court or refer to the information printed on your ticket. Additional information can be found here.

Moving and Parking Citation Sign Offs

If your violation is a vehicle equipment problem, ensure it is fixed before coming to the Police Department. There is currently no fee associated with this service. Walk-ins are welcome Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Please note: Violations of Vehicle Code section 16028 (automobile liability insurance) will be dismissed only upon (1) you showing or mailing to the court evidence of financial responsibility valid at the time the notice to appear was issued, and (2) your payment of a transaction fee.