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Parking Fines

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http://www.amherstma.gov/departments/Parking/Parking_fees.asp


 Parking  Violations and Late Surcharge  -
                                Effective August 1, 2005

Former

Current/New

Type

Fine

Fine

Hydrant

$15

$35

Tow Area

15

35

Crosswalk

15

25

Sidewalk

15

25

Within an Intersection

15

25

In Posted Emerg'y Veh Area

15

50

Handicapped space or ramp

100

200*

Restricted Place

10

25

Double Parking

10

25

Curb type

10

15

Blocking access (Private, Bus,  EV)

10

50

Snow Ban (2-6 am, Dec 1- Mar  31)

10

25

Motor running

10

25

Grass Plot or Common Area

10

15

Meter Violation

5

10**

Not Parking Between Lines

5

10

Time Parking Law

5

10

Obstructing Travel or Bike  Lane

10

50

Late surcharge (unpaid after 21 days)

5

15

* 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.

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