CARTA to Begin Booting Vehicles with Outstanding Parking Citations in Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, September 30, 2026 —

The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is set to implement a new policy targeting vehicles with outstanding parking citations. Beginning October 1st, CARTA will begin booting vehicles that have accumulated unpaid parking tickets within Chattanooga.

The measure aims to address the issue of unpaid citations and ensure compliance with parking regulations. Further details regarding the specific number of outstanding citations that will trigger a vehicle boot, the process for having a boot removed, and any associated fees were not immediately provided.

CARTA has not specified the exact criteria that define an ‘outstanding parking citation’ for the purpose of this new enforcement action. Information on how vehicle owners can check their citation status or make payments prior to the October 1st deadline is also pending. The authority has not detailed the timeline or specific methods of notification that will be employed before a vehicle is targeted for booting.

The vehicle booting program is scheduled to commence at the start of October. The specific areas within Chattanooga where enforcement will take place, and the operational details of the booting process, have not been fully disclosed. CARTA has stated that this initiative is intended to improve parking management and revenue collection.

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