UNL Game Day / Lincoln Event Defense
On Husker game days and major Lincoln events, temporary parking restrictions are imposed citywide, often with insufficient notice. Lincoln Municipal Code §10.36 grants the parking administrator discretion to dismiss citations for 'unreasonable enforcement.' UNL Parking Services (separate from city) issues citations on campus appealable via UNL Parking Appeals within 14 days. Common defenses: (1) Sign placed after vehicle parked; (2) Event rescheduled; (3) Lincoln Event Center / Pinnacle Bank Arena overflow restrictions.
Legal basis
Lincoln Municipal Code §10.36; UNL Parking Regulations
Sample appeal wording
TO: [Lincoln Parking Services / UNL Parking Appeals] RE: Citation #[NUMBER] Dear Hearing Officer, I contest citation #[NUMBER] for parking at [LOCATION] on [DATE]. I parked at approximately [TIME] when no temporary restrictions were posted. Restrictions for [EVENT] were posted by crews after my arrival. Under Lincoln Municipal Code §10.36 / UNL Parking Regulations, a parker cannot be cited for a restriction that did not exist when parking. I request dismissal. Sincerely, [NAME]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Lincoln Municipal Code §10.36
- UNL Parking Services