If appealing a citation, the appeal is evaluated on established criteria. If the appeal meets review criteria, it will advance to the Parking Appeals Committee for consideration. If the appeal does not meet criteria standards, it will be returned to the person who submitted the appeal for payment.

The appeal should present substantial or valid evidence that:

• The parking violation was not committed
• The occurrence was due to circumstances beyond the drivers control

The appeal process is not an opportunity for general criticisms, complaints or policy debates.

The following reasons are considered as frivolous and not valid as a basis for appeal:

• Lack of knowledge of the regulations
• Other vehicles were parked improperly
• Only parked illegally for a short period of time
• Stated failure of parking officer to ticket previously for similar offenses
• Late to class or appointment
• Inability to pay the amount of the fine
• No other place to park