How to Fight Parking Tickets in the City of Boston

Ah, Fenway. The Green Monster, the Sweet Caroline, and the absolutely ruthless parking enforcement. If you have found yourself staring at a bright orange envelope tucked under your windshield wiper after a game or concert, you have likely been hit with the dreaded "Fenway Event Parking" violation. In the City of Boston, this is a specific $100 slap on the wrist designed to keep the neighborhood accessible for the people who actually live there while the rest of the city descends on the ballpark.

Here is the breakdown of what likely happened. The Fenway/Kenmore area has strict "Resident Parking Only" zones that are enforced with extra vigor during events. While you might get away with a quick stop on a non-game day, the moment the lights go on at the park, parking enforcement officers are sweeping the streets. If your car does not display the specific neighborhood resident sticker, you are considered to be taking up valuable real estate meant for locals, and the city issues a citation immediately. The city takes this seriously because the influx of thousands of fans can make life impossible for residents trying to park near their own homes.

However, Boston streets are famous for being confusing, and this violation is not always open-and-shut. There are legitimate reasons to contest these tickets. The most common angle for a dispute involves signage. Was the "Event Parking" restriction clearly marked where you parked? Boston signs can be faded, obscured by trees, knocked over, or confusingly stacked with three other regulations. If the signage was missing or unreadable from your spot, you have a valid argument. Additionally, timing matters. If you were ticketed outside of the enforced event window, or if there was no event actually taking place at that specific time, the ticket may be invalid.

If you believe you were ticketed unfairly, you do not have to just swallow the $100 fine. The Busted web app is designed to help you navigate the dispute process without the headache of dealing with city hall paperwork yourself. We help you gather the right details and formulate a professional defense based on the specific parking codes of Boston.

To get started, simply log into the Busted web app. You will answer a few questions about where you parked and the circumstances of the ticket. If you have photos of the confusing signage or the area where you parked, those are incredibly helpful evidence. Our system reviews the details and helps generate the dispute documentation for you. It is often faster than navigating the city’s complex website and gives you a structured way to present your case. Remember to act fast—Boston adds a $33 late fee if the fine remains unpaid or undisputed after 21 days.