proceduralUnited States · Philadelphia, PADifficulty: Easy
Don't Pay Before Contesting
Under Philadelphia Code and Charter, payment of a parking ticket is an admission of guilt and liability. Never pay a ticket you intend to contest.
Legal basis
Philadelphia Code and Charter
Sample appeal wording
I am disputing Citation #[TICKET#] and have NOT made payment as required by Philadelphia procedures. Under the Philadelphia Code and Charter, I understand that payment would constitute an admission of guilt. I am contesting this citation on the following grounds: [EXPLAIN].
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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Scan my ticketSources
- Philadelphia Parking Authority
- Philadelphia Code