contest processUnited States · San FranciscoDifficulty: Medium
Administrative Hearing (Second Level)
If first protest denied, request administrative hearing within 25 days. Hearing deposit (equal to fine) required unless low-income waiver granted.
Legal basis
California Vehicle Code § 40215; SFMTA Regulations
Sample appeal wording
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING REQUEST Citation Number: [TICKET#] First Protest Denial Date: [DATE] I request a second-level administrative hearing to contest this citation. I [have paid / am requesting a waiver of] the hearing deposit. I request a [written / phone / video / in-person] hearing. I am available: [DAYS/TIMES] Grounds for appeal: [STATE GROUNDS]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- California Vehicle Code § 40215