Parking Citation Appeal Guidelines

The University does not recognize the following as reasonable excuses for violating the parking policies of the University:

  • Lack of knowledge of parking policies on campus
  • Late to class, appointments, practice or other events on campus
  • Parking illegally for a short amount of time
  • Parking illegally because other vehicles were doing the same
  • There was not enough parking available
  • Financial hardship
  • Inclement weather conditions
  • Using emergency flashers to justify illegal parking
  • Permission to park given by anyone other than a Transportation Services or Public Safety employee

Non-appealable Citations

Citations for parking in handicap zones, fire lanes, campus police reserve spaces, on grass and/or sidewalks, in visitor or service zones, blocking dumpsters, parking in an unmarked area, parking on yellow curb, or parking in unauthorized color zones are non-appealable.

Employees

It is the employee's responsibility to submit a written appeal.  All written appeals must be submitted within 15 days of the citation posting to the employee's account.

The Transportation Appeals Committee will review the submitted appeal and render their decision via email.  The decision of the Transportation Appeals Committee appeals is final.   If the appeal is denied, the employee is fully responsible for payment of the citation(s).

Students

It is the student's responsibility to submit a written appeal. All written appeals must be submitted within 15 days of the citation posting to the student's account.

Requesting an Appeal

    1. Sign in to the MySamford.
    2. Select the Banner link at the top of the page.
    3. Select the Transportation Services link from the menu.
    4. Select the Appeal a Traffic Citation.

The Transportation Appeals Committee will review the submitted appeal and render their decision via email.