Parking Appeals Procedure

All Parking violation appeals must be submitted using the Parking Violation Appeals form.

The goal of the appeals process is to provide a way to resolve contested parking citations. The appeals process is designed to:

  • Provide information and assistance for the appellant
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of campus parking regulations, signage, and enforcement efforts, and suggest ways to improve them
  • Modify the behavior of repeat offenders

Handicap Parking Violation Appeals

Handicap Parking Violation

Required documentation to appeal a handicap violation must include:

  • Photocopy of (valid) handicap hangtag
  • Photocopy of individual's driver's license

Not Grounds for Appeal

Examples of defenses that are not grounds for appeal include:

  • Never received the ticket
  • Did not know the parking rules
  • Only parked a few minutes
  • Parking lot was full
  • Was late/weather was bad
  • Had my flashers on
  • Picking up/dropping off friends/books/labs etc.
  • Someone else was using my car
  • Inability to pay fine
  • Co-worker/friend told me I could park there
  • Repeat violations/multiple violations for same type

Appeal Administrator

The Appeal Administrator has the authority to dispose of a case by:

  • Upholding the charge(s)
  • Upholding the charge(s) with a reduced fee
  • Reducing the charges to a lesser offense
  • Dismissing the charge(s)

The Appeal Administrator's decision will either be emailed or mailed to the appellant. The decision of the Appeal Administrator is final.

Payment Options

Payments may be made in person at the Student Accounts Office in Building 6, Room 201, during regular business hours. Payments can be made by cash, Visa, Mastercard, check, or money order.

Please note: the Parking Services Office does not accept payments.