Parking Fines and Payment

Parking Fines and Ticket Payment Options


There is a late penalty of $20 if a parking ticket is not paid within seven days. Failure to pay parking tickets may result in court action or drivers license suspension.

There are several options to pay Parking tickets.

  • On-line
  • Photos of parking violations (when applicable) may also be viewed on-line.
  • By phone at (866) 470-3071 (toll free number)
  • Courtesy box, located at the southwest corner of 16th Street and 3rd Avenue. Payments placed in the drop box by 7:00 am will post the same day.
  • In person or by mail, at the following locations.:
Payable to:  City of Rock Island
Finance DepartmentPolice Department
1528 3rd Avenue1212 5th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201Rock Island, IL 61201
Monday through FridayDaily
8:00 am to 5:00 pm7:45 am to 7:00 pm

Please include the parking ticket with the method of payment or write the license plate number and/or ticket number on the check so that payment may be applied accurately.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Cash, checks (with proper identification), Visa, MasterCard and Discover are all acceptable forms of payment.

Pictures of Parking Ticket Violations

Photos of parking violations, when applicable, may be viewed on the city's website.

Contest a Parking Ticket

To dispute a parking ticket please fill out the Parking Ticket Review Form and submit it to the Rock Island Department at 1212 Fifth Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.