Check with the Police station.
They will have not only a list of any parking violation and any outstanding amounts.
A lot better than getting stopped for an infraction you may commit in the future, as if there is anything outstanding they will take you to the precinct.
Moreover it could affect your insurance premiums.
Check with the Dept of Public Safety, Your local P.D., and in the cases of moving violations, the Insurance Company
Check with your local BMV. PD’s will be able to look in their system but they wouldn’t be able to look it up in LEADS for you to look in other cities. If you go to your local BMV, they can tell you more.