You may request a review online, in writing, or verbally within:

• 21 days of receiving the citation, or

• 14 days of receiving a delinquent notice.
  (Per California Vehicle Code §40215)

The procedures to contest/appeal a citation are governed by California Vehicle Code (CVC 40215).

How to Submit

• Online: Citation Processing Center

• Mail Printable Form To: Parking Services, 1260 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Include photos or documentation to support your appeal.

Appeal Steps

1. Initial Review – Citation placed on hold; decision within 4 - 6 weeks by mail or email.

2. Administrative Hearing – To request an administrative hearing, you must fill out this form and return it within 14 days of decision notice. Fine must be paid (payment plans and hardship waivers available). If paying the fine prior to the hearing will cause a hardship, you may request a Bond Waiver. 

3. Civil Appeal – File with SLO Superior Court within 30 days if hearing decision is upheld. Filing fee required.

If your citation is dismissed, no payment is due or refunds will be issued.

Payment plans are available.

If the administrative hearing upholds your citation, you may file a civil appeal with SLO Superior Court within 30 days of the hearing decision (filing fee required). 

If your citation is dismissed, fines will be refunded within 90 days.

• Pay online: slo.citationportal.com There is a processing fee of $3.
• Pay by Mail: Make personal checks or money orders out to the City of San Luis Obispo and mail to 1260 Chorro St., Suite #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.(DO NOT MAIL CASH.)
• Pay in Person: Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM-5 PM. We have a Drop Box located to the right of our front doors that you can drop payment into after hours. (NO CASH/COIN ACCEPTED IN DROP BOX).

A citation must be paid before the Due Date listed on the citation to avoid any delinquent penalties.

California vehicle code makes it illegal for a vehicle to be parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours, on any public street in California . After 72 hours, the vehicle may be cited and/or towed. To request to have an abandoned vehicle, please write down a description of the vehicle, the license plate number and the address where it is parked. Call the SLOPD non-emergency line at 805-781-7317 with the information. The Police Department field service technicians will begin the process of tagging and removing the vehicle.