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Fight your SF parking citation for $3.99

San Francisco writes over 3 million parking citations a year — more per capita than almost any US city. Most people just pay. But you have 21 days to contest, and many citations get dismissed. We write your protest and file it with the SFMTA for you.

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How SF citation disputes work

Who handles disputes?

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) handles all parking citation disputes through their Citation Review division. You can protest online or by mail.

What's the deadline?

You have 21 days from the citation date or your first courtesy notice to file a protest. If your first-level protest is denied, you have an additional 25 calendar days to request a second-level administrative hearing.

Two levels of appeal

SF has a two-step process. First-level protest: submit online or by mail (reviews take up to 90 days). Second-level hearing: if denied, request a hearing by email, phone, video, or in person. A hearing deposit equal to the fine amount is required.

Where to send by mail

SFMTA Customer Service Center
ATTN: Citation Review
11 South Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 646-2016

Common SF citations we help dispute

Expired meter$35–$100
Street cleaning$50–$150
No parking zone$65–$200
Fire hydrant$100–$250
Double parking$65–$150
Residential permit zone$50–$150
Overtime parking$35–$100
Red zone / bus zone$100–$300
Handicap zone$250–$1,000

What you get for $3.99

A professional appeal letter

Tailored to your specific citation, violation type, and circumstances. Uses defense strategies that work with the SFMTA.

We file it with the SFMTA for you

You sign once on screen. We print your signed protest and file it with the SFMTA Citation Review — no printer, stamp, or post office needed.

Second-level hearing guidance

If your first protest is denied, we explain exactly how to escalate to an administrative hearing.

Evidence checklist

Photos and documents that strengthen your case, specific to your violation type.

Your SF citation could cost you hundreds.

An appeal costs $3.99. The math is simple.

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