Transportation

Citations, Penalties and Appeals

Parking citations require timely payment to avoid towing and other parking-associated consequences. Citations range from improper permit display to blocking fire lanes, with an opportunity for citation appeals within ten days through the Park@Brown system.

Fines are payable within twenty-one (21) calendar days of issuance. Failure to pay fines within the allotted time period may jeopardize future parking privileges. Vehicles with outstanding parking citations are subject to towing at owner’s expense if parked in a University lot.

Paying a Parking Citation

Payment of fines by credit card can be made online via Park@Brown, in person at the Transportation Office during business hours, or by mail sent to Brown University, Transportation Office, Box 1865, Providence, RI 02912.

Citation Types and Fines - As of 7/1/25

Citation TypeFine
Assigned Permit Not Displayed Properly1st Citation - $15
2nd Citation - $30
Subsequent - $45 Fine + Tow**
Visitor Permit Invalid/Not Displayed Properly$20
Parking at Other than Designated Lot1st Citation - $35
2nd Citation - $70
Subsequent - $140 Fine + Tow**
No Visible Parking Permit Displayed1st Citation - $40
2nd Citation - $80
3rd Citation - $160 Fine + Tow**
Expired or Invalid Permit1st Citation - $40
2nd Citation - $80
3rd Citation - $160 Fine + Tow**
Blocking Fire Lane1st Citation - $80
2nd Citation - $160
Subsequent - $320 Fine + Tow**

Parking in a Handicap Zone

Blocking a Handicap Zone

1st Citation - $80 Fine + Tow**
2nd Citation - $160 Fine + Tow**
Subsequent - $320 Fine, Permit Revocation + Tow**
Snow Emergency Citation$80 Fine + Tow**
Parking in a Prohibited Area (other)1st Citation - $40
2nd Citation - $80
Subsequent - $160 Fine + Tow**
Parking in More than One Space1st Citation - $40
2nd Citation - $80
Subsequent - $160 Fine + Tow**
Vandalism1st Citation - $250
2nd Citation - $500
Subsequent - $750 Fine, Permit Revocation + Tow**
Use of Fraudulent Parking Permit$250 + Permit Revocation + Tow**
Buses Improperly Parked$150
Providing Lot Access to Unauthorized Vehicle$250 Fine + Permit Revocation + Tow**
Other1st Citation - $40
2nd Citation - $80
3rd Citation - $160
Subsequent - $160 + Tow**
Unpaid Parking CitationsPermit Revocation + Tow**

** Towing cost and storage fees are payable to the towing company and are in addition to the fine.

Parking Citation Appeals

An individual who has received notice of a parking citation may appeal the fine within ten (10) days of issuance of the citation via the Appeals Section of the Park@Brown. After the 10 day appeal period has expired, the ticket will no longer be eligible for appeal.

You must sign in using your brown credentials or create a guest account to submit an appeal.  If you receive an error, please make sure you are signed in, the sign in is in the top right hand corner of the Park@Brown website.

The Administration will render a decision within ten (10) business days after the appeal has been received. The Park@Brown system will generate an email notifying the appellant of the Administration’s decision. It is the responsibility of the person filing the appeal to provide a current email in the Park@Brown system, as the appeal decisions are supplied by email. All appeals decisions are final.

Anyone who has difficulty filing an appeal through the Online Citation Payments/Appeals program may contact the Transportation Office for assistance at Transportation@Brown.edu.