Traffic Control

The Minneapolis Traffic Control Unit is a Division of the Regulatory Services Department. The unit provides traffic control during rush hours in the Minneapolis downtown district as well as for special events at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, the Minneapolis Convention Center, Target Center, Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium. Traffic Control Agents also enforce all non-moving violations on city streets as well as provide enforcement support during street cleaning and snow emergencies.

Traffic Control Agents also provide the following services to the citizens of Minneapolis:

Tagging and having towed illegally parked vehicles, such as those blocking driveways.
Removal of abandoned vehicles.
Traffic flow management for large events.
Information and explanation of city parking regulations.

To report parking violations please call “311” or 612-673-3000 if calling outside of the 612 area code.

You may also report parking violations online: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/parking/violation.asp

To report abandoned vehicles on a city street: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/parking/abandoned.asp