Is there a late fee for illegal parking tickets?

[SanAutumn]

There is no late fee for illegal parking tickets, but there is for traffic tickets. There are two scenarios for late fees on unpaid traffic violations: 1. Violations captured by electronic surveillance: These do not incur late fees and can be handled during the annual vehicle inspection. 2. Violations with on-site tickets issued by traffic police: Fines must be paid within 15 days, and a late fee of 3% per day will be charged starting from the 16th day, with the total late fee not exceeding the original fine amount. Below are the consequences of not handling traffic violations: 1. Late fees: On-site tickets not paid within 15 days will incur late fees. 2. License and vehicle seizure: If more than three violations remain unpaid, the traffic police may seize the driver's license, and in severe cases, the vehicle. 3. Difficulty in license processing: Unpaid on-site tickets will prevent the driver from renewing, replacing, or transferring their license. 4. No insurance claims: Accidents or vehicle damage will not be covered by the vehicle insurance company. 5. Failed annual vehicle inspection.

[MacAugust]

Last year, I got a parking ticket with a 200-yuan fine, due within 15 days. Busy with work, I delayed payment for a month and was charged an extra 30% late fee—60 yuan more—when I finally paid. Since then, I've used Alipay to scan and pay tickets immediately, completing it in just three minutes. Don't be lazy like I was—handle it early to avoid extra costs. Park in legal spots to save money and hassle. Remember, delays might affect your license renewal, which is troublesome. Get in the habit of checking app notifications to dodge fines easily.

[MargaretAnn]

Having driven for over a decade, I've frequently encountered illegal parking tickets. Full payment within 15 days of receiving the ticket avoids late fees, which typically accrue at 3% of the fine amount per day, capped at the original fine. Once, I delayed paying a 150-yuan ticket and ended up paying an extra 45 yuan. My advice: pay immediately via the Traffic 12123 app—it's super fast. Always remember parking rules and avoid stopping in roadside zones unless absolutely necessary to minimize risks. Early resolution brings peace of mind and saves money—that's the key.

[StTessa]

After receiving a parking ticket, pay the full fine within 15 days to avoid late fees. If overdue, an additional charge of 3% of the fine per day will be applied, with the maximum not exceeding the original amount. The easiest way is to scan the QR code on the ticket via WeChat to settle the payment immediately. Long-term delays may incur extra costs and affect personal credit. Always follow parking rules to avoid fines and worries.