No one likes getting a parking ticket, but for this limited time only, at least something good can come out of it. Some of these fines can be settled through a toy donation! All donations taken in by the city through the program will go to Chicanos Por La Causa, a nonprofit corporation that assists homeless families to obtain permanent housing.
How can I settle my parking ticket?
There are a couple of rules to this initiative.
Firs of all, this has to be a non-public-safety parking infraction, and the fine has to be issued between October 1 and November 15, 2024. If you’d like to clear your ticket with a toy or game, this must be new, unwrapped, and of equal or greater value to your fine. You must bring it to the Parking Services Offices at 350 S. City Parkway, within 30 days of the citation date.
Can’t make it there, or not in time? Buy the toys online and have them delivered to the Parking Services Office, with your citation number in the notes section of the delivery. Couldn’t be easier to do something good this holiday season!
What citations qualify for the program?
Qualifying citations include:
- overtime meter
- restricted time zone
- abandoned vehicle
- commercial vehicle/tour buses only
- bus or taxi zone
- loading/unloading zone
- registration not displayed
- parked after park hours
- taking two spaces
- vehicle parked more than 72 hours.
Other citations could also be eligible; call 702.229.4700 for more information.
What kind of games or toys can I bring to settle my parking ticket?
This year, the holiday program is focusing on family engagement, so they’d prefer if your choice of toys and games fit that theme. Think family-friendly, and multi-player. Classics like Monopoly, Uno, Jenga or Sorry are all great ideas. Stocking stuffers and gift cards are also accepted. Happy gifting!