COLUMBIA, S.C. — At some point in their driving career, about everybody will get a parking ticket in the City of Columbia. Some pay off those tickets immediately, and some folks collect them, meaning to pay them eventually.
Columbia Parking Services has announced an amnesty program to run from July 1 to July 31 for those with past-due parking tickets with the city. During that time, drivers can have all late fees forgiven that are 30 days up to three years old.
There are some guidelines to follow:
- Drivers must go to the City of Columbia Parking Service office at 820 Washington St. between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Drivers can apply for amnesty only once
- Drivers must provide the citation or vehicle plate for staff to research all citations associated with the vehicle tag. Citizens that have multiple vehicles must provide all tag numbers at this time to clear all late fees.
- All payments are due at the time of the request. Drivers will pay the total amount of the accumulated tickets while they are at the office, or the late fees will still apply.
- Payments must be in-person only. Online payments are not eligible for amnesty.
Drivers can fill out the amnesty form online, print it out and bring the completed form with them when they go to the office on Washington Street. Drivers can find more information at parking.columbiasc.gov.