Appeals

The University provides a structured means to appeal a citation. Failure to follow the procedures for appeal will result in the assessment of appropriate fines and waiver of the right to appeal.

First Level Appeals Process:

1. A person who receives a University parking citation may appeal the citation at the PTS office.
2. Appeals must be made within seven business days after issuance of the citation.
3. Persons with a UIN must submit their appeal online. Papers appeals will not be accepted by customers with a UIN.
4. Persons without a UIN will have to submit a paper appeal form.
5. Persons must submit an appeal by the deadline, up to 7 calendar days after a citation has been issued.
6. Parking and Transportation Services will mail the forms if a telephone request is made.
7. Appeals received after the deadline will result in forfeiture of the right to Appeal.  Only the director, assistant director, appeals manager or an authorized Parking & Transportation Services staff member will grant exception.

The Re-Appeal Process: The last step in the appeals process is the re-appeals.

1. Pay fine.
2. Submit completed reconsideration form (same steps first level appeals)
3. Submit form within 14 days after receiving denial of first appeal.
4. Appellants may choose to present their case in person or by letter. However, the board will review the case whether or not appellants choose to attend the hearing.
5. If the Re-Appeals Committee decides in the appellant's favor, a refund check will be mailed to appellant.
6. The board's decision is final.
7. The board meets once at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters.