Parking tickets are issued for violating Town of Vail parking ordinances. They are placed on the windshield or driver’s door of the vehicle in a green envelope.

The ticket will cite a specific offense that has been violated and list the amount that is due to the court. Other pertinent information is included such as date, location, officer, citation number, license plate number and late fee charges.

Parking tickets may be paid -

Pay by mail - make checks payable to Town of Vail and mail to

Vail Municipal Court – Parking

75 S. Frontage Rd W., Vail, CO 81657

Include Violation number and License Plate Number in the Check memo field.  Please do not send cash.

Pay in Person with Credit card, Check or Cash ONLY at the Vail Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd W., Vail, CO 81657. 

Pay by phone with Credit card call 970-479-2100

Monday to Friday between the Hours of 8am-4:30pm

Fines for the parking violations are listed on the face of the parking ticket.

Payments not received within 21 days from the date of issue are subject to an additional $15 late fee. 

Warning letters will issue to those who fail to pay the parking tickets. Summons letters will follow and will incur and additional $25 in court costs.

If you feel the ticket was issued in error, or that there are extenuating circumstances, you may appeal the parking citation. Violators may write a letter to the judge who will review the facts and answer the appeal. Please provide name, mailing address and phone number on the letter of protest so the court may respond. You may fax the letter to 970-477-3412, mail it to 75 S Frontage Road W, Vail, CO, 81657 with a copy of the ticket, or email publicdisputes@vail.gov.

Please call the court if you have additional questions. 970-479-2129.