How much does a parking ticket in Philly cost? What gets ticketed?

If you've driven in or through the Philadelphia area, you're more than likely to have seen a few questionable park jobs.

And, if you've ever lived in the city, or have friends that do, you're more than likely to have heard a few questionable remarks about the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

Whether you're moving, visiting or just need a refresher, here's how much a parking ticket costs in Philadelphia, as well as what you could be ticketed for.

How much do Philly parking tickets cost? How much is a parking ticket in Philadelphia?

Parking tickets in Philadelphia are served at a range of prices, depending on transgression. Some tickets are more expensive in certain areas of the city.

Here's a breakdown of common parking violations:

• Blocking a driveway - $51 (additional $25 in Center City and University City)
• Expired meter or parked over time limit - $26 (additional $10 in Center City and University City)
• Blocking a mass transit vehicle - $101
• Parking in a marked Bus Zone - $51 (additional $25 in Center City and University City)
• Blocking an HP, curb cut ramp for people with disabilities - $76
• Parking in a handicapped space without a valid plate or placard - $301
• Parking within a marked crosswalk - $51 (additional $25 in Center City and University City)
• Blocking pedestrian sidewalk access - $51 (additional $25 in Center City and University City)
• Blocking a posted Snow Emergency Route during declared snow emergencies - $51
• Stopping or parking at a taxi stand without a valid taxi license - $31

What is the most expensive parking ticket in Philly?

Based on the city's parking violation chart, a few ticket costs in Philly win for the highest cost.

Coming in at a whopping $500 fine, parking a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart for over 15 days is tied with on-street parking of truck tractors or semitrailers for the highest parking violation fines in the city.

Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.