City of Austin offers parking ticket waivers to responsible drivers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Christmas in the rearview mirror, we’re now days away from one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year: New Years.

For those who decide to hit the town, Austin city leaders want you to know the resources available to ensure you get home without a hitch.

Austin’s Get Home Safely program highlights safe, affordable ways to get around the city and how, with a little planning, you can enjoy your night out without worrying about paying a potential parking ticket.

Parking ticket waiver program

If you leave your car in a designated paid parking space within city limits and receive a violation, you may qualify for a waiver from the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (ATPWD)…

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