Curbside Parking In the District of Columbia   Managing curbside parking is one of DC's more challenging responsibilities. Thousands of commuters and tourists swell the ranks of the District’s driving population every day. Additionally, countless trucks and vans of all sizes traverse the city daily, delivering supplies, goods and services to government, businesses and residents.   To ensure that motorists have short-term parking options, particularly in high-traffic areas, the city offers an extensive system of metered parking spaces. Motorists may also take advantage of two-hour free parking in residential-permit parking (RPP) areas when visiting the city.  Top 20 Parking Violations and Fees 1. Expired / Overtime Meter (includes meter-feeding)   $25 2. Overtime in Residential Zone  $30  3. No Parking AM / PM Rush Hour   $100  4.  No Parking Anytime  $30 5.  Obstructing Building Entrance  $20 6.  No Standing Anytime  $50 7.  Parking in Alley  $30 8.  Expired / Missing Inspection Sticker  $50 9.  Expired Registration / Tags    $100  10.  Reserved for Zipcar / Flexcar  $100 11.  Parked in Loading Zone  $50 12.  Parked in an Embassy Space  $20  13.  Double Parking / Parking Abreast $50 14.  Missing or Obstructed Tags  $50 15. Less than 10 Feet From Fire Hydrant $50 16.  Government Vehicles Only  $25 17. Blocking Bus Zone  $100 18. Illegally Parked in Cab Stand  $20 19. No Parking / Street Cleaning $30  20. Less than Five Feet from Alley / Driveway    $20