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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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Sources

  • SFMTA
  • California Vehicle Code § 40215

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