Initial Review Request

First-level administrative review must be requested within 21 days. Many tickets dismissed at this stage without hearing.

Legal basis

LAMC Chapter VIII; California Vehicle Code

Sample appeal wording

INITIAL REVIEW REQUEST Citation Number: [TICKET#] Vehicle License Plate: [PLATE#] Date of Citation: [DATE] Location: [LOCATION] I am requesting an initial review of this citation. The citation should be dismissed because: [STATE GROUNDS]. I have attached supporting documentation including [LIST EVIDENCE]. Signed: [NAME] Date: [DATE] Contact: [PHONE/EMAIL]

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

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LADOT
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Initial Review Request

Legal basis

Sample appeal wording

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