The City of Merced issues parking citations only. All other citations (moving violations, etc.) are handled at the Merced County Superior Court - Traffic Division, (209) 725-4107 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Who Do I Contact With Questions On a Parking Citation?
For questions regarding a parking citation issued within the City of Merced:
By phone: (800) 989-2058
By Mail: City of Merced
Citation Processing Center
PO Box 10479
Newport Beach, Ca 92658-0479
In order to reduce the ticket you will need to correct the violation and have a Police Officer sign the back of your ticket. If the violation is corrected within 21 days of the violation date it will be reduced to $10.00. The citation and payment need to be sent in, in order to clear the ticket.
How Can I Pay For a Parking Citation?
You can pay by check, credit card or money order by mailing the payment and the citation to:
City of Merced
Citation Processing Center
PO Box 10479 Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479
How Do I Appeal a Parking Citation?
Submit a written letter, or a completed copy of the “Request for Administrative Review – Investigation of Parking Violation", with supporting documentation, such as pictures, drawings, etc. detailing the appeal, within 21 days of the citation's issue date.
Send all letters and documentation to:
City of Merced Citation Processing Center
PO Box 10479
Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479
The "penalty clock" stops until the citation is reviewed. There will be NO additional penalties assessed during the review period. No appeals will be accepted after the citation liens (35 days from date of issue).
What Happens After I Appeal a Parking Citation?
The citation will be reviewed and a field investigation will be done, if required.
You will be notified of the citation's status by mail at the vehicles registered address.
The citation will be either "Cancel Parking violation" or "Do Not Cancel Parking Violation".
If the citation is not cancelled, you must pay the full amount of the fine within 21 days from the date on the appeal form.
If the citation is cancelled, no further action is required. If payment has been made, a refund will be processed.
If the citation is not cancelled and you wish to appeal further, an Administrative Hearing (below) may be requested.
What is an Administrative Hearing?
An Administrative Hearing is an opportunity to have your appeal reviewed by an independent Hearing Officer.
To request an Administrative Hearing:
Return by mail the Result of Administrative Review and the full fine amount, within 21 days of the date on the notice to:
City of Merced Citation Processing Center
PO Box 10479
Newport Beach, Ca 92658-0479
You will then be contacted to schedule the Administrative Hearing.
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