Louisville Metro Revenue Commission — Right to Hearing
Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 (Parking Violations) and the Revenue Commission's procedures provide for an administrative hearing on demand. A vehicle owner may contest a parking citation by submitting a written request within the period printed on the citation (typically 14 days). The Revenue Commission must schedule a hearing before assessing late penalties or referring the matter to collections. Louisville Metro frequently doubles fines after 14 days; that escalation is invalid if a timely hearing request is on file. Always send the demand by certified mail and keep proof of service.
Legal basis
Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances Ch. 72; Louisville Metro Charter §40.04; KRS §65.8801 et seq. (administrative penalties)
Sample appeal wording
TO: Louisville Metro Revenue Commission, Parking Violations 617 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202 RE: Citation [TICKET_NUMBER] — Hearing Demand Under Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances Ch. 72 and KRS §65.8801 et seq., I formally demand an administrative hearing and contest liability in full. I object to any assessment of late penalty, doubling, or referral to collections during the pendency of this hearing request, which was timely tendered on [DATE] (proof attached). Grounds: [insert specific defense — signage, equipment, ownership, ADA, etc.] Please confirm receipt and schedule a hearing date. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances Ch. 72
- KRS §65.8801 et seq.
- Louisville Metro Charter