Some people forget to pay parking tickets. In reality, it is no big deal. The jokes on television shows and in the movies about people who have large numbers of unpaid parking tickets are not far from the truth. Parking tickets are often issued by cities that don't have enough staff to aggressively pursue collections. After a certain amount of time, a driver may forget about the ticket, particularly if the ticket was obtained while the driver as visiting from out of town. However, if a driver is stopped and an unpaid parking ticket is found outstanding, he or she could be booked into the local jail for failure to pay in some cases. Some cities assess late fees and interest on all unpaid parking tickets. And it is not that hard to pay parking tickets for residents. Most cities allow you to pay parking tickets online. Just make sure you have a copy of your ticket and your payment information ready.