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Parking Citation Appeals
General Information
Persons receiving parking citations they feel are unjust or unwarranted may make appeals to an impartial parking judge. Ticket appeals must be submitted within fourteen (14) days from the date the citation is issued.
Students, staff and faculty must appeal online. To do this, visit this website and follow these instructions:
- Click "Manage My Parking Account and Appeal Citations".
- Log in with your O-KEY credentials.
- Click "View or Appeal Your Citations". Citations generally post about one business day after being issued. If more than one business day has elapsed, but your citation does not appear, please contact the parking office at 744-6525 M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm.
- Select the citation you wish to appeal.
- Type your message to the parking judge. You may choose to upload photos, documents, or other evidence for the Judge's review.
- Submit the appeal. The Judge will generally make a determination within 14 business days.
- You may check the status of your appeal by clicking "View Your Appeals" from the main menu.
Written appeals are provided only when online appeals are not possible (e.g., to a campus visitor who is not able to log into the online system). Copies of the ticket (s) must accompany the written appeal. To complete a written appeal, visit 024 Classroom Building or contact us at 405-744-5470 to request a appeal form be mailed to you for completion.
The same ticket(s) cannot be appealed more than once to the Parking Judge. Parking meter, boot, bicycle impound and tow release tickets are not appealable.
Regulations Governing Parking Appeals
The following information is excerpted from the Parking Rules and Regulations Handbook:
XII. Parking Appeals
Making false or dishonest statements on appeals, oral or written, will result in University disciplinary sanctions under the student code of conduct.
- Persons receiving parking tickets they feel are unjust or unwarranted may make appeals to an impartial parking judge. Ticket appeals must be submitted within fourteen (14) days from the date the citation is issued. Students/staff and faculty must appeal online. Written appeals are provided when online appeals are not feasible. Copies of the ticket (s) must accompany the written appeal. The same ticket(s) cannot be appealed more than once to the Parking Judge. Parking meter, boot, bicycle impound and tow release tickets are not appealable.
- If individuals are dissatisfied with the Parking Judge’s decision and still believe the ticket(s) to be unjust, they may request an oral appeal with the Traffic Appeals Office at which time the decision of the Parking Judge shall be suspended until the oral appeal has been made to the Judge. At that time the Judge may reconsider the decision or may let the original decision stand.
- Oral appeals to the Judge may be made by calling the Traffic Appeals Office at 744-2100 and requesting an appointment with the Judge. Oral appeals must be made within 14 days of the date the Parking Judge renders the decision. Failure to appear for or withdraw from a scheduled appointment will result in a $10.00 charge and a reinstatement of the full amount of the ticket(s) being appealed.
- If prior to the hearing of the case by the Parking Judge the appeal is withdrawn, the original decision of the Parking Judge shall be reinstated. Failure to withdraw an oral appeal prior to the scheduled appointment date of the hearing or to keep an appointment for a hearing will result in a reinstatement of the full amount of the tickets being appealed.
- If individuals are still dissatisfied with the Parking Judge’s decision and still believe the ticket (s) to be unjust, they may file an appeal with the Parking Appeals Board within thirty days of the Judge’s decision. When an appeal is filed with the Parking Appeals Board, the decision of the Parking Judge will be suspended. The decision of the Parking Appeals Board will supersede the decision of the Parking Judge.
- The Parking Appeals Board is composed of student, staff and faculty representatives. The Parking Appeals Board makes the final decision for the University.
Parking Appeals Information
- When you became a student, or accepted a position with Oklahoma State University, you agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the University. The Parking Regulations are part of the overall University’s Policy.
- Ignorance of the regulations is not a valid excuse.
- A parking permit does not guarantee the holder a parking space, but the opportunity to park within a specified area or areas.
- The fact that other vehicles parked improperly does not constitute a valid excuse for illegal parking.
- If an emergency or other extenuating circumstance is used as an excuse, documented proof must be attached to your appeal.
- The Parking Judge can uphold, void, lessen, suspend or waive the original fine.
- Your past parking record will be a factor in the Judge’s decision.
- Suggestions, recommendations, or concerns about the regulations should be directed to the Parking Manager or the Parking Rules and Regulations Committee.
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