Don't do it | Army of volunteers
issuing citations for handicap parking spot violators

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On patrol: Woman tickets drivers
who park illegally.

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Catching people abusing handicap
parking spots

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As part of Houston Serves, ParkHouston trains volunteers to protect their communities and help make Houston more accessible by fighting disabled parking space abuse.

The ParkHouston Volunteer Enforcement Program certifies people to issue citations to cars illegally parked in ADA parking spaces. They make a significant impact as ambassadors for the program educating the public on the importance of the parking spaces for members of the disabled community to work, live and play. With the generous help of our volunteers, we have a greater ability to protect the quality of life for those who require ADA parking spaces.

For a quick overview of the Disabled Parking Volunteer Program, please view the presentation.

• Volunteer Program Overview (.mp4 video)
• Accessible Parking Webpage (.html)

Volunteers are required to attend a four-hour training session and pass a background check. Once complete, volunteers are empowered to issue citations within the Houston City limits to those who abuse disabled parking spaces.

• Background Check Clearance Requirements

Volunteer Today!

1. Register for Instructor-Lead virtual monthly class (classes are approximately 3 hours).
2. The instructor-led class will be followed by an interactive, on-demand quiz to test your knowledge. A score of 90% or above must be achieved to move forward to the next step.
3. A Background submission request will be sent to your email.
4. Once the background is complete. A headshot photo will be requested to create your official badge.

Email volunteer.parking@houstontx.gov and/or call 832.393.8641 for further assistance

Parking Programs

• Accessible Parking • Residential Permit Parking • Volunteer Parking Enforcement • Washington Avenue PBD •

Parking Compliance

• Pay a Parking Citation • Contest a Parking Citation • Resolve a Citation • Resolve a Citation (Español) • Accesible Parking • Parking Tips • Violation Codes • Volunteer Parking Enforcement •

ParkHouston Links

• ParkHoustonHome Page
• Abandoned And Towed Vehicles
• About Us
• Accessible Parking
• Community Parking Program
• Contact Us
• Dedicated Bike Lanes
• Buy a Permit
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Large Commercial Vehicles
• News / Press
• Parking Benefit Districts
• Parking Meter Information
• Parking Permits
• Parking Tips
• Pay A Citation
• Residential Parking Permits
• Resolve A Citation
• Resolve A Citation - Espanol (.pdf)
• Violation Codes
• Volunteer Parking Enforcement
• Washington Avenue PBD
• parking@houstontx.gov