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MAMassachusetts — Official Guide

Got a Parking Ticket or Towed in Massachusetts?

Boston, Worcester, and Springfield — the strongest consumer protections in New England.

Deadline

Massachusetts requires dispute within 21 days — the shortest deadline in the region.

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3M+

Annual Tickets

$100

Avg Fine

38%

Dispute Success

66%

TowGuard24 Win Rate

How to Dispute in Massachusetts

Online — Boston ParkBoston

Fastest

File at boston.gov/parking

Mail

Send to the Boston Transportation Department.

Clerk-Magistrate Hearing

Request a formal hearing at District Court.

Top Defenses in Massachusetts

Disabled Vehicle

72% Win Rate

Sudden mechanical breakdown prevented moving the vehicle.

Repair receipts dated same day
Mechanic statement
Roadside assistance records

Incorrect or Missing Signs

61% Win Rate

Parking restriction sign was missing, obscured, or contradictory.

Photos of the sign or its absence
Google Street View screenshot
Witness statement

Broken or Missing Meter

68% Win Rate

The parking meter was broken, missing, or not functioning.

Photo of broken meter with timestamp
Nearby meter receipts

Medical Emergency

81% Win Rate

A genuine medical emergency required immediate parking.

Hospital records
Doctor statement
911 call records

Stolen Vehicle

94% Win Rate

Vehicle was stolen at the time the violation occurred.

Police report filed before ticket date
Insurance claim documents

Resident Permit Zone

83% Win Rate

You have a valid resident parking permit for the zone.

Copy of resident permit
Proof of address

Massachusetts Towing Law

MGL Chapter 90 §22E requires 30-minute police notification, acceptance of all payment forms, and itemized billing.

$200

Max Tow Fee

$35/day

Max Storage

$7,000

Small Claims Limit

60 Seconds

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