Appealing a Parking Violations Hearing Decision

If an Administrative Law Judge upholds the violation and finds you are guilty at a hearing, you have the right to appeal this decision if you believe a judicial error was made.

To request an appeal, file an Appeal Application within 30 days of the Administrative Law Judge's hearing decision.

Appeals are scheduled only if the Appeals Board receives your completed Application for an Appeal form within 30 days of the original hearing decision.

While waiting for your appeal decision, penalties and interest may be added and towing and other enforcement actions may be taken.  You can avoid this by paying the total amount due.

If a last-minute emergency prevents you from attending a scheduled appeal and you can not notify Finance in writing, you must notify the Appeals Board by calling 212-361-5990.  If you do not notify Finance your appeal will not be rescheduled. 

Parking / Camera Violations Appeal Application
 Download Application

The Appeals Determination
One of the following determinations can be made by The Appeals Board:

• Affirm (i.e. uphold) the original hearing decision
• Modify the original hearing decision
• Reverse the hearing decision
• Return the case for a completely new hearing, or
• Decide that there was no issue on which to base your appeal.

The Appeals Board determination will be mailed to you. If an appeal results in a reduction of the fine or a dismissal of the violation, Finance will automatically mail the refunded amount within 30 days to the individual who requested the appeal unless the violation was paid by credit card. If you paid by credit card, the refunded amount will be credited back to your credit card.

You have the right to file an Article 78 Proceeding by visiting the Clerk of the Supreme Court for New York County at 60 Centre Street, Room 1008, New York, NY 10007.