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A bunch of Boston parking fines are going up

Getting a parking ticket just got worse.

David L Ryan/Globe Staff

Think twice while parking your car.

Boston is raising fines for 11 frequent parking violations effective July 2, including those that “most negatively impact Boston residents” and “are a source of traffic congestion and safety issues on Boston’s streets,” the city’s transportation department announced in a news release.

Vehicles parked in violation of the overnight street cleaning program, which operates from midnight to 7 a.m., will no longer be towed, but will be subjected to an increased fine of $90 instead of $40. Vehicles violating the daytime street cleaning program will continue to be subject to towing, however.

“Parking regulations are a crucial component of urban transportation systems and abiding by them helps considerably to keep streets safe, functioning and equitable,” Gina N. Fiandaca, the department’s commissioner, said in a statement. “Boston drivers are strongly encouraged to voluntarily comply with all posted parking regulations and help BTD to maintain the safety of our roadways.”

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The increased parking violation fines are as follows:

Resident parking

Current fine: $40
New fine: $60

Overnight street cleaning (ticket but no tow)

Current fine: $40
New fine: $90

Loading zone

Current fine: $55
New fine: $90

No parking, Zone A

Current fine: $55
New fine: $90

No parking, Zone B

Current fine: $25
New fine: $35

Double parking, Zone A

Current fine: $45
New fine: $55

Double parking, Zone B

Current fine: $30
New fine: $55

No stopping or standing

Current fine: $75
New fine: $90

Meter fee unpaid

Current fine: $25
New fine: $40

Over meter time limit

Current fine: $25
New fine: $40

Over posted time limit, Zone A

Current fine: $25
New fine: $40