City of Lorain Parking Ticket License Suspensions

Questions About Lorain Parking Ticket License Suspensions? Legal Aid Can Help.

Today, The Marshall Project - Cleveland broke a news story about parking violations issued in the City of Lorain which led to driver's license suspensions and court fines and fees.

Among other findings, The Marshall Project investigation uncovered that of the 10 largest cities in Ohio, Lorain is the only one that suspends driver's licenses for a single unpaid parking violation. Since November 2024, court records show 1,155 citations were issued, and judges ordered 303 license suspensions.

Legal Aid is currently reviewing the situation and working to provide accurate information and tools to assist. Please check back—additional resources and forms will be available shortly.

Last updated December 2, 2025