Frequently Asked Questions

If you received your citation today, be advised that it takes two (2) business days for the violation to be filed with the Court. Please contact the Whitefish Police Department if you believe the citation was issued in error. Once your citation is filed with the Court, your options are to:

1. Pay the fine/forfeit bond, or 
2. Appear for the hearing listed on your citation.

The parking program (leased parking, permit parking, etc.) is managed by City Hall. You may want to contact them to ensure that your information is up to date. Once your citation is filed with the Court, your options are to pay the fine or to appear for the hearing listed on your citation if you believe the citation was issued in error. 

Please refer to Downtown Parking and/or call City Hall at (406) 863-2400 for more information on permits and parking areas. 

You do not need to appear in court unless you would like to contest your citation, or otherwise speak with the Judge and City Prosecutor. Fines vary depending on the type of parking violation. For any parking violation other than Overtime Parking, please contact the Court for more information. 

Downtown Whitefish has a parking ordinance that addresses Reparking violations. If you believe that you have been cited in error, you will need to appear for the hearing listed on your citation. 

If you do not pay or appear on your citation, you may be scheduled for a hearing to show cause as to why you should not be held in contempt of court, an order to seize may be issued on your vehicle, and/or other possible courses of action.