Parking Tickets

Traffic Tickets are Uniform Traffic Tickets usually issued for moving and equipment violations under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The Elmira Police Department Traffic Bureau cannot assist with questions regarding traffic tickets issued by Police Officers. Any questions should be directed to Elmira City Court when you appear on the return date listed on your ticket.

Parking on streets and in lots in the City of Elmira is governed by City Ordinances. Read the Parking Regulations for the City of Elmira.

Parking Violations will result in a ticket being issued by the Elmira Police Department or the City Parking Enforcement Officers. Pay your parking ticket online with a credit or debit card. (An additional $3.95 convenience fee is added when paying online/in person with credit/debit cards) You must have the Ticket Number to pay your parking ticket online.

Send check or money order payable to the City of Elmira to:

• Parking Violations Bureau
  317 E Church Street
  Elmira, NY 14901

You can also pay tickets in person in the Traffic Bureau at 312 Lake Street Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3 pm. Cash, check, or credit card.

Mistakes are made in tracking down parking ticket offenders. If you have received a parking notice from the City of Elmira and you feel it is in error please either:

• Fax the letter to 607-732-6514 ATTN: Traffic Bureau
• Mail to 317 E Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901 ATTN: Traffic Violations Bureau
• Send an email (include the information from the letter)

Give us your vehicle information (such as make and model) and license plate number at the time the ticket was issued and we will research the matter. If you require us to contact you, please provide us with contact information and you will be notified.

Plea not guilty online- Contesting a parking ticket, or pleading "not guilty", can be accomplished by entering a plea of not guilty online by visiting www.ElmiraNY.rmcpay.com .

Plea not guilty by mail- Not guilty pleas by mail should contain the vehicle registration, citation number, vehicle make and model, license plate number of the vehicle. Additionally, you should include the reason for the “not guilty” plea and any supporting documentation that you have to support your claim.

Not guilty pleas should be mailed to: City Of Elmira; 317 E Church St Elmira, NY 14901 Attn: Law Dept

*** A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE TICKET’S ISSUE DATE TO BE CONSIDERED***

Email the Traffic Violations Bureau. Include important information such as the time and date of the infraction, your license plate number, and vehicle make and model. The Traffic Bureau will research the circumstances surrounding the ticket in question and will follow up with you regarding the ticket.

Traffic Tickets are Uniform Traffic Tickets usually issued for moving and equipment violations under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The Elmira Police Department Traffic Bureau cannot assist with questions regarding traffic tickets issued by Police Officers. Any questions should be directed to Elmira City Court when you appear on the return date listed on your ticket.