Parking Meters
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Meter enforcement hours - 9 am-6 pm, Monday-Friday (weekends and designated holidays are free)
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Red Label Meters - $0.75 per hour, accepts one dollar coins, quarters, dimes and nickels as payment
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Blue Label Meters - $0.50 per hour, accepts QUARTERS ONLY as payment
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Time Limits - Range up to four hours
Holidays (FREE parking at meters)
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Thursday & Friday prior to the Apple Blossom Grand Feature Parade
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Avoid Parking Meter Fines
Park in one of downtown's four garages (automated and open 24/7) or use the Parkmobile app for meters. Parkmobile allows you to pay to park at street and lot meters using your smartphone and credit card. Need to stay longer than expected? Open the app wherever you are and add more time to your meter. It's that simple.
Parking Lots
| Lot | Spaces | Location | Rate |
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| Plaza | 32 | In the rear of the Joint Judicial Center and across the street from Rouss City Hall on North Cameron Street Time limit: Range up to four hours |
Red $0.75/hr |
| Cork | 36 | At the intersection of West Cork and South Loudoun Streets at the south end of the Loudoun Street Mall Time limit: Up to three hours |
Red $0.75/hr |
| Palace | 22 | On the south block of Loudoun Street Mall between the Mall and Indian Alley Time limit: Up to three hours |
Red $0.75/hr |
| Hable | 31 | On the south block of the Loudoun Street Mall between the Mall and Indian Alley Time limit: Up to three hours |
Red $0.75/hr |
| Braddock | 8 | On North Braddock Street between Braddock Street and Parrish Lane and is adjacent to Snellings Florist Time limit: Up to three hours |
Red $0.75/hr |
| Autopark | 13 | In front of the Braddock Street Autopark Time limit: Up to three hours |
Red $0.75/hr |
Handicap Parking
State and City Code (14-84) allows up to four hours of free parking at metered spaces in downtown Winchester. Parking longer than four hours without paying the meter is a violation and a ticket may be issued. The Parkmobile app offers a convenient way to pay the meter from any location (meter number required).
Parking Fines
Submit your parking fine payments using the below options:
- Online – https://www.remit-online.com/540005
- In Person – Winchester Police Department's office, 231 E. Piccadilly Street, Lobby
- Phone – Winchester Police Department, 540-545-4705
- Red Drop Box - Timbrook Public Safety Center (bottom of entrance steps)
Avoid fines by using the Parkmobile app and never overstay your meter again.
Parking Violations
Printable list of fees for parking violations
| Violation | Original Fine | Late Payment Fine (15+ days) |
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| Meter Violation | $10.00 ($30.00 after 48 hours) | $50.00 |
| Parking on Solid Yellow Line | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking in Restricted Zone (other) | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking in Handicapped Space | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Parking at Fire Hydrant | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Parking in Fire Lane | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Parking in Traffic Lane | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Improper Parking in Loading Zone | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Second Meter Violation within 8-Hour Period | $12.00 ($32.00 after 48 hours) | $52.00 |
| Invalid State Inspection | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking on Sidewalk | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Blocking Driveway | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking in No Parking Zone | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking within Intersection | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Overtime Parking in a Restricted Time Zone | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Blocking Crosswalk | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Unauthorized Parking in Rented Space | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Failure to Park Right Wheels to Curbline | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Creating a Traffic Hazard | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Within 30 Feet Flashing Beacon, etc. | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Cab Stand | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Bus Stop | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Violation of Designated Permit Parking Area/Residential Parking | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Violation of Official Sign or Marking | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Feeding Meter after Expiration of Time | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Non-Emergency Vehicle Repairs on Street | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking in Snow Emergency Route | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Truck in Residential Zone | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Parking, Stopping, Standing, Private Parking | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Backing to Curb | $25.00 | $50.00 |