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Parking ticket data from major US cities
- 30M+
- Tickets issued annually in the US
- 30–50%
- Dismissal rate when contested (NYC OATH)
- 5 cities
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City-specific code citations. Correct authority. Professional language. Ready to send.
NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
P.O. Box 2307
New York, NY 10008
Re: Contest of Parking Citation No. [REDACTED]
Vehicle License Plate: [REDACTED]
Date of Violation: March 12, 2025
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to formally contest Parking Citation No. [REDACTED] issued on March 12, 2025 to vehicle with license plate [REDACTED] for Violation Code 40 (No Standing – Street Cleaning).
GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL: MISSING OR OBSCURED SIGNAGE
The no-parking sign was absent, missing from the block, obstructed by a tree or another sign, or so faded as to be illegible at the time of the violation. A motorist cannot be held responsible for violating a regulation that was not properly posted.
LEGAL BASIS:
Signage must be installed and maintained according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and NYC Admin Code § 19-175.2. Where signage fails to meet these requirements, the underlying citation is legally defective and must be dismissed.
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED:
- Photograph of the sign (or lack thereof) taken on the violation date
- Wide-angle photo showing the full block face
- Timestamp metadata from photographs
RELIEF REQUESTED:
Based on the foregoing, I respectfully request that Citation No. [REDACTED] be dismissed in its entirety. I request written confirmation of the disposition of this appeal.
Respectfully submitted,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email] | [Your Phone]
This letter is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
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Launch cities
We know your city's rules cold
Each city has its own violations, deadlines, and authorities. We have them all mapped.
New York City
NY
- Violations
- 8
- supported types
- Deadline
- 30
- days to file
NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
Online or Mail
38% dismissal rate on contested tickets (official city data)
Los Angeles
CA
- Violations
- 7
- supported types
- Deadline
- 21
- days to file
Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
Online or Mail
Chicago
IL
- Violations
- 7
- supported types
- Deadline
- 21
- days to file
City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings
Online or Mail
San Francisco
CA
- Violations
- 7
- supported types
- Deadline
- 21
- days to file
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
Online or Mail
Philadelphia
PA
- Violations
- 7
- supported types
- Deadline
- 15
- days to file
Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA)
Online or Mail
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Questions
Frequently asked
No. ParkingFight provides informational appeal letters and does not constitute legal advice. For complex situations, consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
We currently support New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Philadelphia — the five cities that account for the largest share of US parking tickets. More cities are added regularly.
Success rates vary by city and violation type. In NYC, approximately 30-50% of contested tickets are dismissed at OATH hearings. We display only publicly reported city data — we don't manufacture statistics.
Deadlines vary: NYC gives you 30 days, most other major cities give 21 days, and Philadelphia gives only 15 days. We calculate your exact deadline from the ticket date.
The Double Defense plan includes a follow-up letter for exactly this scenario. A well-crafted follow-up addressing the rejection reason often succeeds even after an initial denial.
Most cities offer online and mail appeal options. We include the right filing method for your city — in-person hearings are only required when you choose to request one.