How to Appeal a Parking Citation

Keep your citation (ticket) and make a copy of your appeal for your records.

You can obtain a citation appeal form in the following ways:

• Online through Transportation Services or pticket.com/ucsd/
• Print version (PDF)
• E-mail a request to get a copy by mail or fax.
• In person at Gilman parking office or Bachman parking office

If you completed a printed form:

1. Sign and date the form.
2. Mail, fax, or bring it to the address on your form.

You must submit an appeal within 21 days of the date on the citation. After 21 days, you lose your right to appeal, and the fine doubles.

1. You'll receive a letter of disposition within 21 days of submitting your appeal.
   • If you don't receive your letter within 21 days, contact the Citation Appeals Desk, (858) 534-4356. Have your citation or license plate number ready.
   • Don't pay the ticket while you wait for the results of your appeal. (You won't be charged additional fees during the review period.)
2. Check pticket.com for your appeal results, no matter how you submitted the appeal.

You may receive a letter allowing you to submit proof that you fixed the problem if you received a citation for:

• Expired not registered
• Improper tabs
• 2 license plates required

Bring proof in person to the Citation Appeals desk, 2nd level of the Gilman Parking Structure (map) weekdays, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. If accepted, your citation will be reduced to a $15 administrative fee.

1. Pay the fine by the due date posted on the letter of disposition. (You must pay the fine to proceed.)
2. Set a hearing date with the University Heights Community Development Corp., (619) 297-3166. You can either send a written appeal or appear before a hearing officer to explain your case.