Las Vegas allows drivers to pay parking tickets with toy donations
Drivers in Las Vegas can resolve select vehicle citations by donating new play items. The community program offers a charitable alternative to standard monetary penalty fees.
The city will accept donations for citations issued between Oct. 1, 2026, and Nov. 13, 2026, according to a news release. Collected items will go to Chicanos Por La Causa. The nonprofit corporation assists homeless families obtain permanent housing.
Drivers with parking infractions can bring new, unwrapped items of equal or greater value than their fine. Donations must be completed within 30 days of the citation date.
The City of Las Vegas Parking Services Office will collect items through Dec. 14. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Participants must bring a purchase receipt for the donation. Drivers can also purchase items online for delivery to the office. The citation number must be in the delivery notes.
Accepted items include:
- Family-friendly games for all ages (Candyland, Monopoly, Clue, Connect 4, Jenga, UNO, Operation, Sorry, etc.)
- Gift cards
- Age-appropriate toys (children in the program range from 6 months to 18 years old)
- Stocking stuffers
Qualifying citations include overtime meter, restricted time zone, abandoned vehicle, and commercial vehicle or tour buses only. Other eligible violations include bus or taxi zone, loading or unloading zone, and registration not displayed. Violations for parking after park hours, taking two spaces, and parking more than 72 hours also qualify.
Other citations may also be eligible, the release said.
Municipal parking divisions handle local vehicle regulations, meter rules, and citation collections. Such offices process dispute filings and fee payments for area motorists.
The program provides aid to families in the Las Vegas area ahead of the holidays.
