parking ticket
1 of 1noun/ˈpɑrkɪŋ ˈtɪkɪt/
Forms:parking tickets
1
a notice issued by authorities, typically a fine, given to a driver for violating parking regulations
A parking ticket is a notice given to a driver when their vehicle is parked in a place where it is not allowed. This could happen if the car is parked in a no-parking zone, in front of a fire hydrant, or for too long in a spot with time limits. A parking ticket usually comes with a fine that the driver must pay. In some cases, failing to pay the ticket can lead to additional fines or the car being towed.
- He received a parking ticket for leaving his car in a no-parking zone.
- She had to pay a hefty parking ticket after parking in a restricted area.
- The parking ticket was issued for parking longer than the allowed time.
- I got a parking ticket because I forgot to pay the meter.
- He tried to argue the parking ticket was unfair, but the officer disagreed.