The City of Monterey's Parking Division manages parking to ensure reasonable access and turnover for residents and visitors. Find information here and in the Quick Links about parking regulations, parking meters and lots, parking tickets, and more.

Sound parking enforcement is important to the health, safety and economic vitality of the City. Our dedicated and productive enforcement staff is the heart of our effective parking enforcement program. A well-designed enforcement effort enables the City to maximize its use of the existing parking supply.

1. Patrol a designated route or area of the City and enforce the City Uniform Traffic Ordinance with regard to parking.
2. Issue citations with hand-held computer to vehicles parked illegally, such as loading zone violations, no-parking zones, fire lane violations, double parking, expired time zones, expired parking meters, disabled ped parking, etc.
3. Detect and report malfunctioning parking meters to the Parking Operations Maintenance Section.
4. Public relations; interpret policy/procedure to the public; assist public regarding location of streets, buildings and other points of interest around town.