Vero Beach parking fines increase Wednesday, with most penalties doubling from rates set in 2011. The Vero Beach Police Department announced the changes Sunday and urged drivers to review the updated schedule before it takes effect Oct. 1.
Parking in a fire lane will rise from $30 to $60. Blocking a fire hydrant and parking in an emergency-vehicles-only tow-away zone will also increase from $30 to $60. Improper parking that obstructs traffic and all other parking violations will jump from $30 to $60.
Overtime parking fines will increase from $20 to $40. Parking over a line will rise from $20 to $40.