The Town of Barnstable is committed to maintaining public safety, accessibility, and compliance with parking regulations. To support these goals, the Town is increasing fines for certain parking violations effective January 1, 2025.
Key changes include:
- Fines for illegal parking in handicap spaces and ADA access aisles and Fire Lanes will increase from $100.00 to $200.00. This adjustment reflects the Town’s dedication to ensuring that essential access for the disabled and emergency routes remains clear and available for those who need them most.
- Fines for all other parking violations, including meter violations, overtime parking, parking without a permit or beach parking regulation violations will increase from $40.00 to $50.00. This change aims to encourage adherence to parking regulations across the community.
These adjustments were approved by the Town Manager as part of an ongoing effort to improve accessibility, public safety, and the overall parking experience for residents and visitors.
Town of Barnstable Parking Management reminds residents and visitors that motor vehicle operators are responsible for obeying not only traffic, but parking regulations and that the best way to avoid a parking citation is to obey the posted regulations.
For more information on parking policies and enforcement, please visit https://www.townofbarnstable.us/departments/parkingdivision
