Appeal Information

A person to whom a citation has been issued shall have ten (10) business days from the date of issuance to respond to the citation either by paying the fine or by filing an appeal.  If payment or request for an appeal is not received within the allotted time, a late fee shall be assessed, and the University may take any authorized action to enforce the penalty.

Appeals of citations for University parking infractions and towing/vehicle immobilization procedures and charges may be instituted by filing a written appeal with the Department of Parking and Traffic Citation Appeal form, according to the instructions provided on the form.  County citations are not open to appeal through the University appeal process.  County citations must be processed through the Miami-Dade County Court system.  The Citation Appeal form may be obtained at the Department of Parking and Traffic and at other locations throughout the University, such as the Visitor Information Center and Public Safety Department at both campuses. Inability to locate parking spaces or the failure of others to observe these rules shall not be considered to be valid defenses.  The appeal shall include a current and accurate address where notices can be sent and received.  Completed appeal forms will be forwarded by the Department of Parking and Traffic to an Appeal Hearing Officer for review and decision.  Appellants do not have the option to appear in person.