Received a citation (parking ticket)?
You can either pay the citation or appeal it.
Citations must be paid or an appeal must be filed with our office within thirty (30) calendar days of issuance.
Failure to pay or appeal a citation within thirty (30) calendar days of issuance will result in the assessment of a $10 late fee. Students will also be blocked from registering for classes until a citation has been paid or cleared.
Unaffiliated citations not paid within 90 days will be sent to our collections partner, Citation Collection Services: www.CCSCollectionServices.com / 1-866-652-6920
Current Students, Faculty, and Staff may pay online at fees.fsu.edu.
All major credit/debit cards & international wires are accepted.
Not officially affiliated with the University?
Visit transportation.fsu.edu/pay to pay online.
Decisions are based on your full explanation of circumstances supporting your appeal.
If your appeal is denied at the first level, you may escalate your case to the Transportation Violation Appeals Board.
Click here for more information.
Towing
Be aware that breaking any parking rule on campus can lead to your vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.
If your vehicle is towed from FSU property, please contact our office at (850) 644.5278. After 5:00 PM please contact FSU Police Department at (850) 644.1234.
More Info & FAQs
Parking Citation Fine Structure
As of August 15, 2026, certain parking violations are subject to increased fines for second and subsequent offenses occurring within the same permit year. For example, Improper Parking costs $50 the first time, $75 the second, and $100 for each subsequent infraction. Citation fine levels reset to the Base Fee at the start of each permit year (August 15th). See the current Parking and Traffic Regulations (FSU-2.009) for specific details. Warnings, voided citations, or dismissed citations don't count toward this escalation.
Fine Code 01: Improper Parking on University Property
Includes but is not limited to: parking without a valid virtual permit, parking placard, or parking hang-tag in restricted lots; parking multiple vehicles on campus that are assigned to a single virtual permit; back-in parking without authorization; back-in parking in a campus parking garage or parking lot with angled parking; parking in an access lane; blocking access to spaces, lots, facilities, drive aisles, or streets; parking without the appropriate virtual permit, parking placard, or parking hang-tag for the space, lot, or facility used; obstructed license plate; virtual permit vehicle information entered incorrectly; improper parking in a loading zone; parking on lawns, landscape or sidewalks; parking in a "No Parking" or non-designated parking area; overtime parking in an hourly space or time-limited space.
Base fee
$50
2nd citation
$75
3rd and subsequent citations
$100
Fine Code 02: Admin Fee
Administrative charge for a vehicle immobilized for unpaid parking citations.
Fee
$75
Fine Code 03: Parking in a Firelane
Any portion of the vehicle.
Base fee
$100
2nd citation
$125
3rd and subsequent citations
$150
Fine Code 04: Disabled Parking Violation
Parking in a disabled space without a proper permit, fraudulent use of a disabled permit, or blocking disabled access areas.
Fee
$250
Fine Code 05: False Registration
Falsification of proof of status to obtain an FSU virtual permit, motorcycle permit, parking placard, or parking hang-tag by an authorized individual for use by or resale to an unauthorized individual. Failure to provide correct vehicle information within seven working days. Use of a parking permit, placard, or hang-tag listed as stolen or lost. Use of an altered or forged parking permit, placard, or hang-tag. Misuse and fraudulent use of a virtual permit, motorcycle permit, parking placard, or parking hang-tag or unauthorized use or possession of a gate opening device.
Base fee
$100
2nd citation
$125
3rd and subsequent citations
$150
Fine Code 06: Reserved Area Violation
Parking in a designated reserved space or lot.
Base fee
$100
2nd citation
$125
3rd and subsequent citations
$150
Fine Code 07: Bus Area Violation
Parking in a designated bus loading zone.
Base fee
$100
2nd citation
$125
3rd and subsequent citations
$150
What is Citation Forgiveness?
Citation Forgiveness allows eligible recipients to have their first parking citation converted to a warning after contacting Transportation & Parking Services and meeting the applicable requirements.
Which citations are eligible for Citation Forgiveness?
The following first-time violations may qualify:
Students, Faculty, and Staff
- No valid permit (citation converted to a warning after purchasing the appropriate permit)
- Parking in the wrong lot designation (for example, parking in a Faculty/Staff Lot with a Student permit or in a Student lot with a Faculty/Staff permit)
- Backing into a parking space without displaying a Back-In Permit hangtag
- Overnight Permit Required (students only)
- Commuter Lot Restricted Hours (students only)
Visitors and Non-Affiliates
- No valid permit
Does Citation Forgiveness apply to all parking violations?
No. Only the violations listed above are eligible for the Citation Forgiveness program.
What if my citation is not eligible for Citation Forgiveness?
All other violations remain subject to the normal citation process. However, you may submit an appeal through the standard citation appeal process.
Is there a limit to how many times I can receive Citation Forgiveness?
Yes. Citation Forgiveness applies only to your first eligible citation. Subsequent citations are subject to normal enforcement procedures.