Seattle wrote 188k parking tickets in first half of 2025

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In the first half of 2025, Seattle wrote more than 188k parking tickets.

For many drivers, signs throughout the city make parking confusing.

For some drivers, trying to find parking in the city is not worth the effort.

SEATTLE, WA - Parking can be frustrating and expensive for drivers in Seattle.

In the first half of 2025, the city wrote 188,780 parking tickets . From 2022 to 2024, data shows the City of Seattle wrote 964,577 tickets.

"I mean it’s definitely confusing. That’s why I was just like, on the roadway I would just see this, and I would just pass it all together," said Rolando Cardona.

This year, tickets got even pricier.

By the numbers:

According to the Seattle Municipal Court (SMC), on Jan. 1, 2025, parking fines in the city will range from $43 to $78.

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