Diplomats & Consular Staff

If You Receive a Parking Ticket
Foreign diplomats and consular officials, or a member of their staff, can challenge a parking ticket issued on a vehicle with Department of State license plates. Submit a Parking Violation Response Form and a special Review Panel will review the submission.

If Your Designated Parking Space
Has Been Occupied by Another Vehicle Illegally
You can challenge a parking ticket if a vehicle illegally occupied your designated space. Please use our Diplomat / Consular Illegal Parking Report Form.

Your Right to Appeal the Panel's Decision 
If you disagree with the Review Panel's decision, you have the right to request an appeal by filing a Notice of Parking Violation Appeal For Diplomats Form. The following rules govern your rights:

• The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the Review Panel's decision date.
• Only the registered owner (registrant)/operator of the vehicle or the registered owner's authorized representative can request an appeal.
• Appeals are conducted by mail or in person.
  • In-person hearings are held between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. You will be notified of the time and date after you submit an Appeals form.
• If you cannot make the scheduled appointment, you must notify the Diplomatic Parking Appeals Panel, in writing, at least three days before your review date.

Monthly Violation Lists
All foreign diplomatic consulates located in New York City receive a monthly list of outstanding parking violations on plates designated for their country by the Office of Foreign Missions.

Additional Information
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