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.

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