Click Here. PPA tows illegally parked vehicles from designated Tow Zones in order to improve traffic flow and eliminate hazardous traffic conditions. If a vehicle has three or more delinquent parking, red-light camera, or speed camera violations, it is also subject to booting and towing. Click here to locate an impounded vehicle or call us at If your car has been towed or impounded by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, we will be able to tell you where your vehicle was taken, and what to do to reclaim it.
In order to reclaim an impounded vehicle, you must pay for all outstanding tickets as well as tow and storage fees. Weekdays a. Lot 10 6 E. Friday: a. Saturday: a. Sunday: a. Please note that you must present the following to the staff at the Impoundment Lot before your vehicle will be returned to you:. If you cannot pay the entire amount due, you can arrange for a payment plan through an expedited hearing at the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication during the below-referenced hours:.
NOTE: The hours above are for expedited hearings regarding booted or impounded vehicles. We encourage you to appear as early as possible in the day to ensure a place in line. The end time for accepting walk-in expedited hearings may vary due to the volume of people already waiting to be heard. If your vehicle is booted or towed and you wish to dispute parking violations and associated fees, you must have a hearing at the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication at Filbert Street.
Please arrive as early as possible to secure a position in line, as wait times may be longer than anticipated. Click here to make payment online.
If your vehicle is booted and you want to enroll in a payment plan, you must speak with a hearing examiner first. Once the violations are paid or enrolled in a payment plan, a crew will be dispatched to remove the boot from your vehicle. Booted vehicles may be towed for several reasons such as obstructing the rush hour traffic, or concern that damage might be done to the vehicle. Vehicle must be removed within two hours of the boot release, especially if the booted vehicle obstructs traffic..
