Unsigned parking citations are processed by the issuing city. If
you have questions regarding parking citation, please contact the
city in which you received the citation, or refer to the telephone
number on the citation. For additional information, the list of
agencies processing parking citations are:
City of Anaheim - 714-765-1860
City of Brea/Yorba Linda - 800-553-4412
City of Buena Park - 888-207-5715
City of Fullerton - 800-273-6488
City of Laguna Beach - 949-497-0701
City of La Habra/La Palma - 714-690-3369
City of Placentia - 800-553-4412
City of Santa Ana - 714-432-6166 and 800-273-6488
For all other agencies and Orange County cities, please contact:
Citation Processing Center - 800-989-2058
How do I contest an unsigned parking citation?:
If unsigned you must contact the agency that issued the citation as
indicated on your citation or at the phone number as provided
above.
Within 30 days after the mailing or personal delivery of the final
decision from the issuing agency, you may seek review by filing
an appeal to be heard by the County Superior Court. Refer to
local form L1179 Information on Appeal of Parking Citation for
further information or contact the court’s Limited Civil
Department. Click here for locations, phone numbers and hours.
Signed parking citations may be filed with the court which serves
the city which you received your citation. Please review your
citation for the court location and due date.
What information does my citation provide for me?
It is important to read the information on the front and back of
your citation. The front provides you with the following
information.
- Citation number
- Commercial vehicle license information
- Date and time of the citation
- Issuing Agency and Officer
- Location of violation
- Court location and time of appearance which you promised to appear
Will I receive any notification from the court to appear or
my other options?
Ultimately, it is your responsibility to contact the court on or before
the appearance date which appears on your citation, however, you
may receive a “violation information notice” from the court with options for
handling your specific charges. If your appearance is mandatory,
you must appear.
What are my options for handling my citation if filed with the court?
Various options for handling different types of violations are listed
below, however, follow the instructions given either from the court itself or on
your violation information notice. If you have any further questions, please contact the court
through the Automated Information and Payment Center.
How do I get help with my citation?
Court staff is only authorized to provide information regarding
the court’s procedures in processing citations. All court staff is
prohibited by law from giving legal advice to litigants or to assist
in the completion of any forms, including forms provided by the
court, for the following reasons:
- Court staff are not attorneys. The clerical staff are trained to accept
papers for filing and do not have the expertise in legal consequences of
information included on the forms.
- The court must be neutral in any proceeding. By assisting one side or the
other, court staff can give off the perception as taking sides or being biased
towards a party to the case.
