Reading PennsylvaniaCity of Reading, Pennsylvania

Violation Descriptions & Fees (Effective February 8, 2021)

Violation Descriptions & Fees

To view an ordinance in the City of Reading’s Code of Ordinances, click the ordinance number for the violation in the left hand column.

To view the table of fines in the Code of Ordinances, please see section 576.416.

Page updated 9/26/23
Ordinance # Description of Violation Initial Fee Fee Days
31 – 60
Fee Days
61+
564-105 48 hour parking restriction on truck, trailer or mobile home $115.00 $172.50 $230.00
564-105.A Trucks Trailers Tractors Over 1 Hour $125.00 $187.50 $250.00
576-402 Posted limited time parking $35.00 $52 .50 $70.00
576-402-10m 10 Minute $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-402-15m 15 minute $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-402-1h 1 hour $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-402-20m 20 minute $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-402-2h 2 hour $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-402-30m 30 minute $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-403 (A1) No Stopping, Standing, Parking in Traffic Lane $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-403 (A2) Parked on sidewalk $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-403 (A3) Parked within intersection $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-403 (A4) Parked in crosswalk $80.00 $120.00 $160.00
576-403 (A5) Parked within marked safety zone $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (A6) Parked alongside excavation / construction site $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (A7) Parked on bridge or elevated roadway $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (A8) Parked on railroad tracks $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (A9) Parked between roadways of a divided highway $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (A10) Parked any place where official signs prohibit stopping $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-403 (B1) Obstructing driveway issued on complaint $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-403 (B2) Within 7 feet of fire hydrant $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-403 (B3) Parked within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-403 (B4) Parked within 30 feet of traffic signal $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (B5) Parked within 20 feet of or 75 ft of a fire station $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (B6) Parked in bus stop $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-403 (B7) Parked on limited access highway $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (B8) Official signs prohibit standing $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-403 (B9) No parking yellow curb $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-403 (C1) Parked within 50 feet of railroad crossing $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (C2) Official signs posted no parking $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-403 (C3) Parked in alley less than 18 feet wide $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-404 Parked obstructing garage entrance $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-405 Performing greasing or repair work $90.00 $135.00 $180.00
576-407 Vehicle stored on city street / property 72 hours $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-408 (A) Vehicle registration expired or missing $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-408 (B) Inspection sticker expired or missing $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-408 (C) Inoperable vehicle parked on street $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-409 Private property issued on complaint $70.00 $105.00 $140.00
576-410 Vehicle in handicapped space no plate or placard $205.00 $307.50 $410.00
576-411 Parked in loading / pickup zone $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-414 Non-payment of parking fee notice $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-417 Signs posted resident permit zone over time limit $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-418 (A1) Hazardous vehicle health hazard $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-418 (A2) Hazardous vehicle fire hazard $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-418 (A3) Hazardous vehicle traffic hazard $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-420 Parked against the flow of traffic $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-504 Parked overtime in limited metered zone $45.00 $67.50 $90.00
576-509 Parked overtime at a metered space $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-602 Daytime Parking Restrictions $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-602 (B1) Daytime Restrictions 8-12 $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-602 (B2) Daytime restrictions 12-4 $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-603 Official signs posted no parking (Public Works) $35.00 $52.50 $70.00
576-816(1) Boot Fee $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-816(b) Barnacle Fee $100.00 $150.00 $200.00
576-908 Official signs posted snow emergency route $60.00 $90.00 $120.00