Tickets
How can I contest a moving violation ticket?
Your request must be received within 60 calendar days of the ticket issue date. Failure to schedule
a hearing within 30 calendar days, will result in assessment of a penalty equal to the fine.
Failure to respond to the ticket within 60 calendar days of the date the ticket was issued will result in suspension of your driving privileges . You have the option of making payment (which is an admission to the violation) or denying and requesting a hearing date or submitting mail adjudication. Do not submit payment if you wish to contest the ticket.
If you requested a hearing date with the officer, you will receive a notice by mail with the date and time of your hearing.
Online
By Phone
- Call 202-289-2230 or toll free 866-893-5023 to schedule a hearing.
By Mail
- Complete the back of the ticket and mark "deny".
- Submit a written statement summarizing your defense and any evidence, such as photographs or receipts, which you think might help your case.
- Send to: DMV Adjudication Services, Attn: Mail Adjudication,
PO Box 37135, Washington, DC 20013.
- You will be notified in writing of the hearing examiner's decision
within six months.
In Person
- You may not contest a minor moving violation on a walk-in basis.
You must request a scheduled
hearing date.
- You may appear in-person to schedule a hearing date on a minor moving
violation by reporting to DMV Adjudication Services,
Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4 pm.
- All scheduled hearings for minor moving and photo enforcement
violations are conducted at DMV Adjudication Services. On the
hearing date, you will need to check in at the hearing information desk in room 1157 and present your notice of scheduled hearing or a valid driver's
license.
Note: If you contest a ticket and are found liable
for the violation, you may appeal to the Traffic Adjudication Appeals Board.
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