Persons who have been issued a parking or traffic citation and believe extenuating circumstances precipitated the violation may, in writing, appeal the assessment. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances should be included in the appeal.
Appeal forms are available online, at Campus Parking Services and the NIU Department of Public Safety. Submit the completed appeal form to Campus Parking Services. You can also submit your appeal online by filling out the Parking Assessment Appeal Form.
A separate form is required for each citation unless the violations are directly related.
If the appeals process is utilized, the assessment for a denied appeal shall be the full amount.
Appeals must be filed with Campus Parking Services within 10 calendar days of the citation date. Appeals filed after 10 days may not be accepted.
All appeals are adjudicated by the Parking Appeals Committee. Upon denial of a written appeal, a personal appeal before the Parking Appeals Committee may be requested. Appointments for personal appeals must be made with Campus Parking Services within 10 calendar days from the denial date.
A second written appeal may be submitted in lieu of a personal appeal. Persons who are unable to attend their second appeal appointment must contact Campus Parking Services 24 hours in advance. Failure to appear is an automatic denial.
The decisions of the Parking Appeals Committee are final.