First-Level Protest (21-Day Rule)

San Francisco citations must be protested within 21 days of issuance or first courtesy notice. Online protests are typically reviewed within 90 days.

Legal basis

California Vehicle Code § 40215; SFMTA Regulations

Sample appeal wording

SFMTA First-Level Protest Citation Number: [TICKET#] Date Issued: [DATE] Location: [LOCATION] I am protesting this citation for the following reasons: [STATE GROUNDS - e.g., meter malfunction, signage defect, vehicle stolen, etc.] Supporting evidence attached: [LIST EVIDENCE] I request that this citation be dismissed.

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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California Vehicle Code

First-Level Protest (21-Day Rule)

Legal basis

Sample appeal wording

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