By the Pine AI Editorial Team | Updated May 2026
Before you pay: under California law, you have the right to an administrative review of any LA citation. Street sweeping signs, permit zone confusion, meter failures — these are dismissed regularly. Take 2 minutes to check your grounds before paying.
If the ticket is valid and you want to pay:
How to Pay
Online (fastest): laparking.org — enter your citation number. Accepts credit/debit cards. Payments process within 2 business days.
By phone: Call the LADOT automated payment line.
By mail: Send check or money order payable to "City of Los Angeles Parking Violations Bureau" with your citation number to the address on the back of your citation.
Payment Deadline
21 days from citation date for initial review/payment at base fine. After that, a penalty is added.
— Verify current fine amounts and late penalties at laparking.org.