If you received a parking citation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, you have two options to resolve the situation, appeal the citation or pay the citation.

The Parking Appeals Committees were established by the university to provide the person receiving an official UNL parking volition an avenue of appeal when requested. Any person receiving an official UNL parking violation who feels the issuance of the citation is not in accordance with UNL Parking Rules and Regulations has the right to appeal the citation, in person, or in writing, to the appropriate UNL Parking Appeals Committee. You may appeal the violation at our office or online at https://scsapps.unl.edu/onlineparkingservices/appeal.aspx. The appeal form must be completed within 14 calendar days of the issue date of the citation. Appeals that are submitted beyond the fourteen-day period or appeals that are vague or incomplete will not be accepted., or will be rejected.

The appeal should present substantial or valid evidence that the parking violation was not committed, or that the occurrence was due to circumstances beyond your control. The appeal process is not a venue for general criticisms, complaints or policy debates.

The following reasons are considered as frivolous and not valid as a basis for appeal:

• Lack of knowledge of the regulations, for example, new to campus or have not reviewed regulations;
• Other vehicles were parked improperly;
• Only parked illegally for a short period of time;
• Stated failure of parking officer to ticket previously for similar offenses;
• Late to class or appointment;
• Inability to pay the amount of the fine;
• No other place to park.

In addition to the appeals form, available at the Parking & Transit Services Office or online, a letter may alternatively be sent to the address on our home page specifying that it be used as an appeal. Please include the citation number on all correspondence.

A hearing date will be arranged with a UNL Parking Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committees may uphold, dismiss, or change the violation. The committees are not empowered to reduce the penalty rate for violations. Any violation or impoundment paid prior to a committee hearing will be refunded though UNL Parking & Transit Services should the violation be dismissed or changed or the impoundment appeal granted. For your benefit you should attend the appeals hearing. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you will need to indicate so, on the appeals for or notify Parking & Transit Services prior to 12:00 noon on the hearing date; otherwise the Appeals Committee will automatically deny your request.

Student Appeals Committee

The Student Parking Appeals Committee receives and adjudicates student appeals. The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN) is responsible for selecting a pool of student to serve on one or more appeal committees as needed each semester. Three members constitute a quorum for each committee meetings. The board meets on a regularly scheduled basis monthly. The board will not meet during dead week, finals week, Christmas break, or Spring break. A hearing date will be arranged with a UNL Parking Appeals Committees. The Appeals Committees may uphold, dismiss, the violation. The committees are not empowered to reduce the penalty rate for violations. Any violation or impoundment paid prior to a committee hearing will be refunded though UNL Parking & Transit Services should the violation be dismissed or changed or the impoundment appeal granted. For your benefit, you should attend the appeals hearing. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you will need to indicate so on the appeals form or notify Parking & Transit Services prior to 12:00 noon on the hearing date; otherwise the Appeals Committee will automatically deny your request.

Faculty/Staff Appeals Committee

The Faculty Staff Parking Appeals Committee receives and adjudicates faculty, staff and visitor appeals. The Faculty/Staff Parking Appeals Committee is comprised of three representatives from each of three recognized faculty/employee organizations: the Academic Senate, the University Association from Administrative Development (UAAD), and the University of Nebraska Office Personnel Association (UNOPA). Committee members are responsible for assuring meeting attendance (by member or an alternate), to prove timely review of faculty/staff parking appeals. At least one member from each of the three recognized organizations faculty staff organization must be present to take action on faculty/staff parking appeals. The board meets on a regularly scheduled basis monthly.

Appeal of Due Process Procedures

An appeal of the decision made by a UNL Parking Appeals Committees' may be made to the UNL Parking Advisory Committee in accordance with the guidelines for such procedure. An appeal only may be made if the appellant has concerns regarding due process procedures. The individual may file a written request with UNL Parking & Transit Services for a hearing before the Parking Advisory Committee at its regular monthly meeting only for questions of "due process". The request must be filed within 14 calendar days after the Parking Appeals Committee hearing.

The "right" of appeal does not entitle an individual to a full rehearing of the case. The Advisory Committee will limit its review of the Appeals Committee's record to the following issues:

• Were the procedures of the UNL Parking & Transit Services Information & Regulations followed?
• Did the Appeals Committee conduct itself in such a way that the appellant had an adequate opportunity to present a defense?
• Was the evidence presented at the hearing "substantial" enough to justify a decision against the appellant?

Deadline

All penalties must be paid within 14 calendar days following the decision date of the appeals committee process. Failure to do so may result in the impoundment of the vehicle.