documentationUnited States · Colorado (Statewide)Difficulty: Easy
CRS 42-3-204 / 42-4-1206 — Wrong Plate / Mistaken Identity Defense
If the citation lists a plate that is not yours (OCR error: 0/O, 8/B, I/1) or a vehicle make/model that doesn't match your DOL-DMV record, the citation is facially invalid as to you. CRS 42-3-204 governs plate display; CRS 42-4-1206 PAN content. Verify each character on the citation against your registration. Photograph your vehicle showing the actual plate and any distinguishing details. Supply DMV record and photo at hearing.
Legal basis
CRS 42-3-204; CRS 42-4-1206
Sample appeal wording
[ISSUING JURISDICTION] RE: Citation [#] This citation lists plate [INCORRECT] / make [INCORRECT]. My vehicle plate is [CORRECT] (DMV record Exhibit A; vehicle photo Exhibit B). The citation is in error and must be dismissed; I request also that any associated DMV registration hold be released. [NAME] / [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
Beat It writes this argument automatically
Scan your PCN — our AI checks if this ground applies to your specific ticket, drafts a properly-cited appeal letter, and submits it to the council on your behalf. Only pay if you win.
Scan my ticketSources
- CRS 42-3-204
- CRS 42-4-1206