Parking Citations (Payments & Appeals)

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Pay a Parking Citation

If you received a parking citation, please read this page thoroughly. Payments must be made within 45 days of the citation or the fine amount will double.

Payments can be made in three ways:

  1. Online »

     
  2. U.S. Mail

    Parking & Transportation Services

    Campus Box M, PO Box 173361

    Denver, CO 80217

     
  3. In person at the Parking & Transportation Services Office

    7th Street Garage at the corner of 8th & Lawrence

    777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor

Acceptable payment methods include credit card, check, or cash.

For more information, please read our Parking Rules and Regulations »

Appeal a Parking Citation

To contest a parking citation, please submit an appeal within 45 days of receiving a citation. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by a Parking Appeals Referee. Please allow up to 4 weeks for us to process your appeal.

The results will be sent to you via the email address you provide on your appeal, unless you indicate that you would prefer to receive the results via U.S. mail. Please also keep in mind this email could be routed to your “junk” folder, so remember to check there if you haven’t received a response.

Submit your appeal online »

What do I need to appeal a citation?

  • A valid reason for your appeal
  • Proof of payment, which includes the payment date and time (e.g., a photo of your parking receipt, pay-by-cell screenshot, validation, or reciprocal permit)

Be aware that the following arguments are unlikely to result in a successful appeal:

  • I don’t agree with or don’t know the regulations
  • I couldn’t find a space in my usual parking lot/garage
  • I have been parking this way for a long time and have never received a citation until now
  • Other people were parked this way
  • I was late for a class/meeting or my class/meeting ran late
  • I can’t afford to pay the fine
  • Someone told me it was okay to park there
  • I was only in violation for a short time
  • Someone else was driving my car that day
  • I didn’t see the sign
  • I forgot to pay

Contact Us

Office Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m. – Noon

Saturday – Sunday: Closed