Appealing a Parking Citation

Anyone who wants to contest a citation can now complete that request online or in writing. 

Online

• To submit an appeal online, go to pticket.com/csm.
• Select where the citation was issued - CSM, Skyline, or Cañada.
• Enter your citation number and press SEARCH. If your citation qualifies for an appeal, a CONTEST ONLINE link to the contesting form will appear to the right of the citation number.

In Writing

• You may contest the citation in writing within 21 calendar days of the issue date of your citation,
• Indicate the reason(s) you feel your citation was issued in error,
• Include copies of any documentation to support your claim (documents will not be returned),
• Include your citation or reminder notice,
• Include your full name,
• Include your mailing address (Your decision cannot be mailed without a complete and correct address – include suite number, apartment number, zip code, etc.)
  
  

  Mail all information to:

  Office of Parking Violations
  SMCCD - College of San Mateo
  P O Box 9003
  Redwood City CA 94065-9003