Stay one step ahead of parking tickets
ParkPatrol warns you when parking officers are spotted near your car, reported in real time by drivers around you.
ParkPatrol is free, no account needed.
How to get real-time parking officer alerts
Park and set a timer
Choose how long you're staying and how far out you want to be warned: 100 m, 500 m or 1 km.
Get warned
When an officer is reported inside your zone, your phone sounds the alarm, even with the app closed.
Spot one? Pass it on
Hit Send Alert and every ParkPatrol driver nearby hears about it. Wrong spot? Shake to delete.
See every officer around you.
Reports appear on the map the moment they're sent. Tap one to see how fresh it is and how reliable the reporter has been.
Never overstay again.
Set your parking time and get a nudge before it runs out.
Your car, one tap away.
See exactly where you parked and how long you have left.
Pick your alarm
Siren, laser, barking dogs: choose a sound you can't ignore.
Shake to delete
Reported by mistake? Shake your phone and it's gone.
Thank a spotter
Give a thumbs-up to reports that saved you. Good reporters rise to the top.
Powered by the crowd.
Every alert comes from a driver like you. The more people in your area use ParkPatrol, the sooner everyone gets warned.
Private by design.
Your parking spot and reports carry no personal details. We never share them, and only use them to send alerts.
Is ParkPatrol free?
Yes. Download it and start using it straight away. No account needed.
Do I need the app open to get alerts?
No. Once you've set a timer, alerts reach you even when the app is closed.
Where does it work?
Anywhere drivers are reporting. Check the live map to see activity near you.
What phones are supported?
iPhone and Android.