Parking tickets can be a strain on budgets, memories, and driving opportunities. And while parking tickets are actually minor civil infractions that have low fines and no criminal record or points, they can add up if the offender doesn't handle them properly. In fact, if the ticketed driver does not pay his fine on time, the fines may increase rapidly. Not only that, but if they remain unpaid, some states will put a hold on a driver's registration. In that case, the driver will be unable to drive at all until all fines are paid. Other states may have the driver's car towed if there are too many unpaid tickets. Because of these additional penalties, it is vital to make sure you know how many tickets you have. You can check parking tickets on most state Web sites, often by merely entering your license plate information.