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Traffic And Parking Division

The Traffic and Parking Division of the Fall River Police Department is divided into three work groups; traffic maintenance, parking meter maintenance and parking enforcement.

Traffic maintenance is responsible for the placement and maintenance of regulatory signs, street name signs, painting of crosswalks and other activities that evolve from signage placement for newly ordained City Ordinances.

Parking meter maintenance is responsible for the collection of monies from parking meters and the erection and maintenance of these meters.

The parking enforcement division is responsible for the issuing of parking tickets.

The Director of Traffic and Parking Control, Laura Ferreira, oversees these groups and reports directly to the Chief of Police. She also serves as Parking Clerk and hearings officer. The other function of this position is to attend meetings of the Traffic Commission in order to tender advice or relate findings in matters of proposed traffic ordinances.

The Traffic Commission is an advisory board to the City Council and is appointed by the Mayor. The board meets once a month on a date decided at the close of the meeting.

Any Questions or comments contact:

Director of Traffic
Laura Ferreira
1 Government Center- 3rd floor
Fall River, MA 02722
Phone: 508-324-2577
Cell: 508-269-8044
Email: lferreira@fallriverma.org

Traffic Maintenance:
Raymond Souza
Antone Souza

Meter Maintenance:
Larry Fonseca

Parking Control Officers:
Michael Carvalho
Michelle Froais
James Hoag
Barbara Wainwright

FAQ

1. How many days do I have to pay my parking violation?
You have 21 days.

2. When do I get penalized if I don't pay within the 21st day?
On the 22nd day you get your first penalty of $10-$15 depending on your ticket amount. If your ticket violation is $10 your first penalization is $10 bringing you to $20, if your ticket violation is $5 you first penalization is $15 bringing you to $20. If your ticket is not paid again after 21 days you will have a second penalization of $15 and the ticket will be frozen at $35 and will be flagged at the registry. If you are pulled over these non paid tickets will be seen by the officer when he/she checks your registration. The ticket becomes $55 and your car will be towed.

Fee Schedule
21 days	22 day 1st late fee	52nd day	Registry Hold Fee
$10	$10 = $20	$15 = $35	$20 = $55
$15	$5 = $20	$15 = $35	$20 = $55
$30	$5 = $20	$15 = $35	$20 = $70
$50	None	None	$20 = $70
$100	None	None	$20 = $120

3. How does a parking ticket affect my driving record or insurance?
A parking violation does not affect either your driving record or insurance.

4. Where should I listen for parking bans?
WSAR 1480 AM

5. What should I read if there are any parking bans?
Herald News

6. Whom should I call regarding parking bans?
You can call either the traffic department at 508-324-2577 or the Fall River Police Department at 508-676-8511

7. When can I appeal a parking violation?
In order to appeal a parking violation, you must appeal BEFORE the 21st day after you receive your parking violation.

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