Parking Violation(s) Appeal Procedure

Parking violation appeals to the Appeals Advisory Committee follow a step-by-step procedure in order to expedite appeals. This approach also enables the Committee to carefully evaluate each appeal.

Procedure:

1. Appeals for parking violations must be made within 14 days from the date of the ticket.
2. Appeals must be made in writing on an appeal form available at the Department of Public Safety.

Grounds for Appeals:

1. Unjust” or Unwarranted” ticket.
2. Extenuating circumstances--a medical or family emergency.
3. If you have a valid basis for appeal, prepare the appeals form as follows:
   1. Provide the information as requested. Appeals should be made in the name of the vehicle owner and/or parking decal owner.
   2. PLEASE PRINT. Present a concise, factual statement justifying the appeal in the space provided. This statement is signed by the person making the appeal, signifying that the statement is true. If more then one (1) ticket is being appealed and there are different reasons for the appeal of various parking tickets, be sure to clearly identify the reason for appeal of each ticket.
   3. Ticket numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the original ticket.
   4. Attach a copy of all tickets to the completed appeals form and a self-addressed envelope and leave with personnel at the Department of Public Safety.

Parking Ticket Appeals Information

Before appealing a parking citation, review the following points provided by the Student Senate Parking Appeals Committee:

1. When you became a student at Truman State University, you agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the University. The Vehicles Rules & Regulations are part of the University rules and regulations.
2. Individuals who own, maintain, or operate motor vehicles on the University campus are responsible for violations regardless of whether or not that individual had possession or was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. It is the responsibility of the owner to advise any driver of University rules and regulations.
3. Parking decals are permission to park and is NOT a guarantee of a parking space close in proximity.
4. The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of space is not an acceptable excuse for violation of any parking regulation.
5. The fact that other vehicles were improperly parked does not constitute a valid excuse for illegal parking.
6. If an emergency or other extenuating circumstances is used as an excuse, documented proof must be attached to the appeal.
7. The Appeals Advisory Committee can uphold, lessen or suspend the original fine.
8. The past parking violations record will also be a fact in the Committee’s decision.
9. Suggestions, recommendations or concerns about the regulations should be submitted to the Director of Public Safety.
10. Please allow two (2) weeks for the appeal process. You will be notified by mail of the decision.