Enforcement of Parking violations is handled by the Rochester Police Department. Parking meters are enforced Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., with the exception of six holidays. The days and times of enforcement are listed on each meter.

No parking is allowed any time at any hooded parking meter. Other parking violations are also enforced at all times, including evenings and weekends, such as loading zone restrictions, handicapped parking violations, no parking zones, and other parking prohibitions. Rochester Municipal Parking provides more information about parking options and enforcement.

Only the Olmsted County Court can dismiss a valid ticket.

If you wish to contest a parking ticket because you believe it was issued in error,  you may request an administrative review by submitting an online form requesting review of a parking citation.

No refunds are issued for a parking ticket that is paid and a contest form is filled out thereafter. 

If an Administrative citation review determines an error was made in issuing a citation, any late fees will be waived and the ticket may be dismissed.

Should the Administrative review be denied, any fines or late fees accrued will still be due. Submitting a request for review does not stop late fees from accruing, and those fees are added beginning 10 days after a citation is issued.

Parking Ticket Court 

If you wish to plead NOT GUILTY to a parking ticket:

• Wednesdays ONLY 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Check in by 1:30 p.m. 
• Government Center Olmsted County Court, 5th Floor
  • Take elevators to Security Screening on 2nd floor then proceed to 5th floor
    

If a parking meter is not operating correctly:

• call (507) 328-2900
• provide the specific meter number (NOT the zone number)
• description of the issue, and
• your license plate number.

This information is noted on every parking meter. A parking technician will check on the meter, and if a malfunction is noted, any ticket issued to you will be voided.

Tickets issued as a result of an unreported meter malfunction cannot be voided by the City Clerk's Office. Reporting a working meter as broken will not result in ticket dismissal. 

If you have already loaded money into the meter, you may remain parked for the duration of the meter allowance.

If you receive a citation after you have sold your vehicle:

1. Complete an Affidavit of Sale form
2. Provide:
   1. Proof you have submitted the required Report of Sale information to the State of Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Division
      1. Information about the new owner and
      2. Proof of the sale.
3. Submit the completed and notarized form to the City Clerk's Office by
   1. mail or
   2. in person 

You will continue to receive notices of any additional citations as long as the State still shows the vehicle title in your name.

If you believe you have a valid residential parking permit and still receive a parking ticket when parked in your assigned zone, please contact the City Clerk's Office to confirm your permit is still valid and has been correctly entered into the permit system.

You can call the Office of the City Clerk at (507) 328-2900.

If you receive a ticket for any other reason you believe is in error, you may submit a form requesting review of a parking citation. 

This electronic form is automatically submitted for review when completed.

Administrative citation reviews are completed weekly by parking enforcement representatives. If it is determined an error was made in issuing a citation, any late fees will be waived and the ticket may be dismissed.

If the administrative review is denied, you are obligated to pay the fine noted on the ticket and any late fees that have accrued.

Submitting a request for review does not stop late fees from accruing, and those fees are added beginning 10 days after a citation is issued.

No refunds are issued for a parking ticket that is paid and a contest form is filled out thereafter.