How to cancel a parking ticket

Posted on March 1st, 2009

It is always worth writing a letter requesting your ticket to be cancelled. You simply have nothing to lose and I personally cancelled tickets where I just apologized and if you lose, you will normally get an additional time to pay the ticket.

One of the main key factors in your letter appeal will be the evidence you can provide. As soon as you can, take as many pictures of the area and street as possible. Any camera will do, even a mobile phone picture will work if it is clear enough. Here are examples of few things you should definitely take photos of:
• Unclear signs such as suspended bay signs or residents’ parking signs
• Unclear bay markings or yellow/red lines
• Areas without signs or markings you believe should be there

Any evidence that you can gather will be extremely helpful in your case. This includes documents that you may have regarding the circumstances on why you were parked there at the time. This can include any of the following:
• Proof of mitigating circumstances
• Reference numbers
• Witness statements

How to appeal parking ticket?
The appeals process is set up to allow those who believe their fine is unfair they can fight it in the court systems.

Step 1:Check if there was an error
It might be that the council made an administration error.
This is generally when the council does not include all the required information on the ticket they have issued you. In addition, The cost of your parking ticket is normally listed on the back of the ticket, if it is more then this amount you should file an appeal.

Step 2: Check your surroundings and take a photo
The traffic warden or council might got it wrong.- This is where many people fall; this is categorized as unclear or blocked street signs or markings. Most common are when signs have become faded or are covered by tree branches, or have been tampered with.

Step 3: Appealing
The rules of an appeal depend on what type of ticket you have received. Your appeal will most likely involve writing up a letter with clear evidences or simply an apology

Appealing Letter example:

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing in relation to a parking infringement notice I received on the XX/YY/ZZ at 00:00pm (Ticket # XXXXXXX). The notice states that the….

….The reason for this was that the….

….Regardless to say, you can imagine my frustration when I returned to see that I had incurred a XYZ ticket….

….Given these circumstances I ask for some understanding and request that the infringement notice be waived.

Thank you for your understanding.

Kindest regards,

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