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Parking Enforcement Information

Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) are empowered to enforce sections of the City's Municipal Code related to parking violations. This includes more than just expired parking meters. PEOs may issue a Cincinnati Parking Infraction (CPI) for truck loading zone violations, blocked driveways, rush hour restrictions, and many other non-moving violations anywhere within the City of Cincinnati. Effective enforcement of parking regulations improves safety and parking availability.

Parking Enforcement Officers may also impound vehicles for some parking violations and vehicles with multiple delinquent citations.

Anyone wishing to report a parking violation can contact the Parking Enforcement Office at 513-352-4527 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or contact the Cincinnati Police Department by using their non-emergency number at 513-765-1212 (24 hours a day).

Parking Fines

Impounded Vehicles

In order to retrieve a vehicle that has been towed, do the following:

  1. Pay any outstanding fines.
  2. Take your receipt to the City Police Impound Lot at 3425 Spring Grove Ave.
    • Impound Lot hours are 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. Closed Sunday.
    • The Impound Lot telephone number is 513-352-6370.
    • A photo ID and proof of ownership are required to retrieve your vehicle.
    • There is an impoundment, processing, and storage fee that must be paid at the lot (added processing fee).
    • You may search for your vehicle using the following link: https://search.autoreturn.com/
      • This website also gives fee schedules.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Parking Enforcement Office at 513-352-4527 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or contact the Cincinnati Police Department by using their non-emergency number at 513-765-1212 (24 hours a day).