If you receive a traffic citation or a summons from the Englewood Police Department, it is important to respond quickly. Taking care of a ticket on time protects your driving record and helps you avoid additional fees or legal consequences.
When you receive a citation, you are directed either to pay a fine or to appear in court on a scheduled date. If you are cited for a traffic infraction and do not pay the fine or contact the court within 30 days of the violation, additional fees begin.
A default letter is mailed on day 31 and includes a $20 fee. By day 39, the case may be entered as a default judgment, meaning you are convicted of the original charge and assessed the fine, along with a $25 fee. If the balance remains unpaid for 60 more days, the case may be sent to collections, adding a 25% fee.
If you are cited for a traffic offense or criminal action, failing to appear in court can result in a warrant for your arrest and a $50 warrant fee.
Residents are encouraged to contact the court if they have questions or financial barriers. Programs such as Restorative Justice and Court Navigation may help. Fines can also be paid online here.
Parking Tickets
The Englewood Police Department (EPD) enforces parking ordinances and laws.
MOST COMMON VIOLATIONS
- Parking within five feet of driveway
- Parking within 30 feet traffic sign/signal
- Parking the wrong direction on street
- Parking more than 12 inches from curb
- Expired tags and registration
- Parking and storage
- Vehicles more than 22 feet long
- Parking trailers on the street
- Storing any truck or other vehicle loaded with trash, junk, weeds, tree branches or limbs in a public right-of-way
TOWING POLICY
Unpaid parking citations may result in towing. EPD verifies outstanding unpaid parking citations and issues vehicle for impound. Parking fines and impound fees must be paid to release vehicle.
