Traffic

The traffic division is responsible for enforcing all laws and regulations relating traffic and parking. The daily duties and responsibilities include;

• Provides selective enforcement to streets and intersections to diminish the inherent dangers posed by persons who violate motor vehicle laws and parking restrictions.
• Provide for pedestrian safety programs especially designed to assist the elderly crossing our busy streets .
• The Division records,investigate motor vehicle accidents and takes legal action when appropriate.
• The Division arranges traffic patterns for emergencies,demonstrations,public events, and other exigencies.
• The division works in partnerships with the schools to provide safety instructions for students who travel to school by bus. All bus drivers are registered and security checks are made to insure overall safety for the students.
• The division works closely with the Brookline Transportation Department to assist and resolve parking problems and concerns.
• This division provides for the supervision of 31 traffic posts. There are also 9 full time meter monitors in the employ of this division.
• The Traffic Division also deploys two motorcycle officers that are very helpful for selective enforcement, emergencies, and provide escort service for various community events.

New things are happening in the Traffic Division !!

Available in the lobby of the Public Safety Building at 350 Washington Street are meter debit cards. These cards may be purchased by cash, visa or mastercard. We have acquired an advanced speed monitor board. This radar equipped board measures the oncoming vehicle's speed, flashes this speed on the illuminated board to alert motorists of their traveling speed. Making effective, productive use of this technology is essential to this division's commitment to meet the service needs of the community.

Parking Tickets

Parking Violation Notices may be returned by mail, personally, or by an authorized person. Parking tickets issued are indexed by computers.

• Parking Violation Directions
• Parking Fines Schedule of Violations
• Late Fees
• Payment Options

If you would like to question or appeal a ticket, please consult the back of the ticket for the appropriate days and times that hearings are held. No appointment is necessary. In the event of holidays, please phone for confirmation of the hearing schedule.

Parking ticket hearings are held at the Public Safety Building, 350 Washington Street in the Traffic Division as follows:

• Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Hearings may also be done by mail. Instructions are on the back of the ticket.

Further questions may be directed to the Traffic Division, telephone 617-730-2230 or fax to 617-738-6690.

Overnight Guest Parking Program Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Brookline overnight guest parking program?

As a Brookline resident, you may purchase an overnight guest parking permit that will allow your guest to park in a designated parking space reserved by the town for overnight guest parking. Parking on-street or in a public lot where overnight parking is not allowed may subject you to a parking fine. An overnight guest parking permit entitles the holder to park in a guest space between the hours of 11 PM and 9 AM on weekdays, and between 11 PM and 10 AM on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. An overnight guest parking pass does not guarantee the holder that a guest parking space will be available in the lot closest to their residence.

Where are the parking spaces for overnight guests located?

The town has designated a total of seventy- seven (77) parking spaces for overnight guest use. Spaces are available in the Centre Street East Lot (20 spaces), the Babcock Street lot (18 spaces), the Kent/Webster Street lot (16 spaces), the Webster Street East lot (13 spaces) or the Fuller Street lot (10 spaces). Please park in those spaces that have been reserved with a green and white overnight guest parking sign. If you park in any other spaces, you may be found in violation of the overnight parking ban and be fined.

Where can I purchase a guest overnight parking permit?

Guest overnight parking permits can be purchased for a daily fee of $10.00 from the automatic ticket dispense in the lobby of the Public Safety Building at 350 Washington Street. Simply insert the appropriate amount in the indicated slot and a ticket will be dispensed from the machine.

The ticket dispensing machine accepts $1, $5, and $10 bills only. The machine cannot dispense change when other bills are used. Credit cards are not accepted at this time, although they may be in the future. A Brookline parkcard also cannot be used to purchase a guest parking pass.

What do I get when I purchase a guest parking permit?

You will receive a ticket with a date on the front. This ticket must be displayed on the dashboard of the guest vehicle in clear view in clear view so that police officers who patrol the overnight guest parking lots can see it.

When should I purchase a guest parking pass and does it expire after a specified amount of time?

You must purchase the guest parking pass on the day in which you intend to use it. Guest parking passes expire the morning after the day of purchase.

For a Map of guest parking locations, click the following:

• Small Map (30k)
• Large Map (55k)

Monthly Parking Questions

Questions concerning monthly parking should be directed to the Transportation Department at 617-730-2177.

Parking Questions

Traffic Division, telephone 617-730-2230 or fax to 617-730-2187

Selective Enforcement Program

The Town of Brookline experiences heavy traffic volume during the morning and evening commutes. BPD receives complaints on a number of traffic issues that range from vehicles idling too long to cars speeding through quiet residential neighborhoods. The Traffic Division takes a three-pronged approach to these complaints by conducting interviews, collecting data, and tailoring site specific enforcement plans.  The Selective Enforcement program utilizes the advanced technology of our automated traffic monitoring systems, and the expertise of BPD officers to identify traffic trends and problems.

This program saves hundreds of man-hours by pinpointing when, where, and what types of violations occur. Based on these detailed findings, officers target enforcement during peak incident times. Complainants’ receive detailed information regarding the validity of the complaint, the actions taken, and the anticipated influence these steps will have.

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