You can pay your citation by mail or online through the Parking and Transportation E-Business Center. You can also pay by phone, with a credit card.
UBITName and password required
If you violate a parking regulation, you may receive a parking citation. After you get a citation, you can choose to pay or appeal the citation.
You can pay for a parking citation online, by mail or by phone. All payments must be made in U.S. funds (accepted payment types vary by location and are noted on this page). Payment of the fine constitutes a plea of guilty to the specified violation. Please note your citation number and/or license number with your payment.
Holds are automatically removed from your account within one hour. If your hold is not removed once all citations are paid, please contact Parking and Transportation Services via phone during business hours or by email.
No cash, credit cards or checks are accepted at the 1Capen Parking and Transportation Services office.
You can pay your parking citation online with a credit card or e-check through the Parking and Transportation Services E-Business Center.
UBITName and password required
To pay by mail, send your payment to:
Parking and Transportation Services
106 Spaulding Quad
UB North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14261
The postmark date on the envelope will be the payment date.
Payment methods accepted by mail:
To ensure proper credit, please record the citation number and your license plate number on your payment.
Checks and money orders should be U.S. funds only, made payable to University at Buffalo. To ensure proper credit, please record the citation number and your license plate number on your payment.
To pay by phone using your credit card, call Parking and Transportation Services:
Parking and Transportation Services
You may appeal a citation if you feel that the parking citation was not consistent with parking regulations, or if there are extenuating circumstances that may excuse you from complying with regulations. When you appeal a citation, the parking fine is placed on hold until a decision is made.
Your completed appeal must be received by Parking and Transportation Services within 15 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Failure to pay or appeal within 15 days constitutes a plea of guilty. All fines increase if not paid or appealed within 15 days.
Complete and submit the appeal form through the Parking and Transportation E-Business Center, describing why the citation is unwarranted. You will receive a decision within two weeks.
UBITName and password required
if your first appeal is denied and you wish to further contest the citation, you must submit a request for a second-step hearing to parking@buffalo.edu. Instructions will be delivered to you with the decision of your first appeal.
A panel of three university members (faculty, staff, or student members) can review the decisions made at prior appeals.
These fees are for various violations as outlined in Parking and Traffic Regulations Part 572, Section 8 NY Code of Rules and Regulations.
Violation No. | Description | Amount | With Late Penalty (after 15 calendar days) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Winter/Overnight Parking Prohibited | $30.00 | $50.00 |
2. | Parked within 15 Feet of Fire Hydrant | $50.00 | $70.00 |
3. | Parking in Fire Lane | $50.00 | $70.00 |
4. | Handicap Area | $100.00 | $120.00 |
5. | Expired Meter | $30.00 | $50.00 |
6. | Parked on Grass | $30.00 | $50.00 |
7. | Less Than 20 Feet From Crosswalk | $50.00 | $70.00 |
8. | Blocking Driveway | $50.00 | $70.00 |
9. | Vehicle More Than 12 in. From the Curb | $30.00 | $50.00 |
10. | Parked on Roadway | $30.00 | $50.00 |
11. | Parked on Sidewalk | $50.00 | $70.00 |
12. | No Parking, Stopping, Standing Zones | $50.00 | $70.00 |
13. | Parking in Restricted Zone | $30.00 | $50.00 |
14. | Parked Beyond Authorized Time Limit | $30.00 | $50.00 |
15. | No Valid Permit | $30.00 | $50.00 |
16. | Parked Within Intersection | $50.00 | $70.00 |
17. | Double Parked | $50.00 | $70.00 |
18. | No Student Permit | $30.00 | $50.00 |
19. | Parked Against the Direction of Authorized Traffic Movement | $50.00 | $70.00 |
20. | Parked in Loading Zone | $50.00 | $70.00 |
21. | Parked Outside Designated Space | $30.00 | $50.00 |
22. | No Faculty, Staff Permit | $30.00 | $50.00 |
23. | No Child Center Permit | $30.00 | $50.00 |
24. | Parked Straddling Lines | $30.00 | $50.00 |
25. | Parked Beyond Double Yellow Line | $30.00 | $50.00 |
26. | Other (with comment & description) * | $30.00 | $50.00 |
27. | Triple Parking | $50.00 | $70.00 |
28. | Mini Tow Fee | $50.00 | N/A |
29. | Towing Fee | $75.00 | N/A |
30. | Parked In Student Apartment Lot Without Sticker | $30.00 | $50.00 |
31. | Parked Without Valid State Registration | $30.00 | $50.00 |
32. | Stolen/Forged/Altered/Illegally obtained permit | $50.00 | $70.00 |
| 33. | Second Vehicle Violation | $30.00 | $50.00 |
*Violations issued for Other refer to parking infractions that may not be set forth in this article. Issuing officer will provide a clear description of the parking impact, consistent with New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law.
Any vehicle parked illegally on campus with six or more unpaid citations is subject to towing or booting at registrants’ expense. Vehicles double or triple parked, blocking roadways or parked illegally in handicap or clinic areas are subject to immediate towing. Abandoned vehicles will be towed and impounded in accordance with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Individuals who are towed or booted will be required to pay a release charge as well as all fines, or make a payment agreement, before the vehicle is released.
An illegally parked vehicle will still receive citations while the boot is in place; removal of the boot as soon as possible is highly recommended. Once a vehicle has been booted, the registered driver/owner will be responsible for all fees incurred (including citations incurred and boot removal fee).
Customer Service Walk-in Center
1Capen
North Campus
Monday — Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Administrative Offices
106 Spaulding Quadrangle
North Campus
Tel: 716-645-3943
Email: parking@buffalo.edu
Email: transportation@buffalo.edu