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Parking or Traffic Citations and
Moving Violations Appeal Process and Forms


Individuals receiving parking or traffic citations may appeal their fine to the Parking Appeals Committee. Moving violations may be appealed to the Director of Auxiliary Services.

Parking or Traffic Citation Appeal Process


Front of parking ticketPersons wishing to appeal a parking or traffic citation should initiate an appeal by filing a Parking or Traffic Citation Appeal Form with Parking & Transportation Services. These appeal forms can be obtained at Parking & Transportation Services or by printing the Parking or Traffic Citation Appeal form (PDF) from the Parking & Transportation Web site.  All appeals must be initiated within seven (7) days of the citation issue date.

Parking or traffic citation appeals will NOT be considered for the following reasons.

  • Fire lane violation
  • Not knowing or lack of knowledge of Parking Regulations
  • Inability to find a proper convenient parking space
  • Financial hardship caused by the fine
  • Someone else driving your car

Sample of violation notice - parking ordinancePersons appealing for reasons (i.e., disabled vehicle or temporary medical problem) other than those listed above may complete the form.  Complete the form in as much detail as possible, attach the citation and any supporting documentation (i.e., repair bill, doctor’s note, police report, etc.) to the form and return it to Parking & Transportation Services (located in Warwick Center).  All appeals must be submitted to Parking & Transportation Services within seven (7) days of the citation issue date.  The Parking Appeals Committee will review policies and documentation associated with the violation and consider any circumstances you describe.

Parking and Traffic Citation Appeal Form (PDF)

Appellants will be notified by letter of the Parking Appeals Committee's decision. Those appeals denied must be paid at the University Cashier’s Office within seven (7) days of the letter’s mailing date.

Moving Violation Appeal Process

Persons wishing to appeal a moving violation should initiate an appeal by filing a Moving Violation Appeal Form with Parking & Transportation Services. These forms can be obtained from Parking & Transportation Services or by printing the Moving Violation Appeal form (PDF) link below from the Parking & Transportation Web site. 

Complete the form in as much detail as possible, attach the citation and any supporting documentation to the form and return it to Parking & Transportation Services (located in Warwick Center).  All appeals must be submitted to Parking & Transportation Services within seven (7) days of the citation issue date.  The appellant may request permission from the Director of Auxiliary Services to present an appeal in person.  The Board of Trustees has determined that the Director of Auxiliary Services should review all moving violation appeals and serve as a Hearing Officer for all moving violations. The Director of Auxiliary Services will consider an appeal based on the written material submitted.  The Director of Auxiliary Services may also call appellants for clarification or ask that they appear for a hearing with the officer who issued the moving violation.  Appellants may also request a hearing with the officer present.

Moving Violation Appeal Form (PDF)

Appellants will be notified by letter of the Director of Auxiliary Services decision. Those appeals denied must be paid at the University Cashier’s Office within seven (7) days of the letter’s mailing date.

 

PARKING OFFICE LOCATION

Parking & Transportation Services is located in the Auxiliary Services Office in Warwick Center. Entrance
faces the athletic field on Riegel Road.

See the campus map for Warwick Center location.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Fall and Spring Semesters
     Monday – Thursday
     7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
     Friday
     7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Summer Sessions
     Monday – Thursday
     7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
     Friday
     7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

MAILING ADDRESS

UNC Wilmington
Parking & Transportation Services
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5914

CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (910) 962-3178
Fax: (910) 962-3618
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