Appealing Citations

The appeals process is intended to provide an objective process to review a citation. There must be substantial and valid evidence that the parking violation was not committed or that it occurred due to circumstances beyond the appellant’s control.

An appeal must be completed online WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE CITATION WAS WRITTEN.  Click here to appeal your citation Online Appeals   

Appeals Process

Appeals must be submitted 14 calendar days from the day of the citation.

Additional supporting information or documentation can be submitted with your appeal.

Appeals submitted after 14 calendar days will not be accepted for review.

An anonymous Appeals Committee will review all appeals.

The decision of the committee are final, and no further appeals will be granted.

If an appeal is denied, payment can be made through your account online at the Parking Portal or at Treasury Services, W.R. Banks building.

Invalid Appeal Reasons

If you cite any of the following in your detailed explanation, your appeal will automatically be denied as they are invalid appeal reasons:

  • Lack of knowledge of the regulations.
  • Other vehicles parked improperly.
  • Only parked illegally for a short period of time.
  • Parked with flashers on.
  • Previously never received a citation for similar violations.
  • Late to class or appointment.
  • Inability to pay the fine or parking cost.
  • No other spaces available.
  • Bad weather.

After An Appeal Has Been Submitted

All citation appeals are reviewed by the Appeals Committee, the Appeals Committee will:

  1. Read the appeal and review the information on the citation
  2. Review the Parking Regulations that are relevant to the appeal
  3. Review other information, such as area maps, digital photographs, etc.
  4. Make a decision on the appeal

What The Appeals Committee Can Decide:

  • Reduced: The amount of the fine is lessened (payment must be made the day after the Appeals Committee meeting)
  • Approved: The citation is dismissed completely.
  • Disapproved: Citation is up help and payment must be made the day after the Appeals Committee Meeting.
  • Appeals Committee Decision is final

Additional Information

If you have hold on your account and have appealed your citation please make payment to remove the hold.  If a decision is granted in your favor you will be refunded the amount back to your account.

Appellants receive email notice of receipt of a completed online appeal. If you do not receive an email acknowledgment, please contact Parking@pvamu.edu or 936-261-1701.

Notice of the decision regarding your appeal will be sent by email.

Please allow three to four weeks for a decision regarding your appeal. The number of appeals filed increases near the end of the semester and may result in longer wait times

If you have further questions regarding your appeal or this process please feel free to contact us

Parking Management Office
Harrington Science Bldg. Room 117
Monday Thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Except on official University holidays)
Office 936-261-1701