- Request a Hearing
- Parking Meter Violations, Section 509-7
If you receive an infraction for parking at an expired meter and you suspect the meter is not operating properly, send your copy of the infraction along with a letter of explanation to:
Be sure to include your name and address.
Fines double after 168 hours. Please mail your infraction and complaint to us as soon as possible before the fine doubles !!
Upon receipt of your letter, we will place a "hold" on the infraction. The "hold" will prevent the fine from doubling. We will test the meter in question to ensure it is operating according to the manufacturer's standards. If we uncover any operating defects we will request cancellation of the infraction and inform you of this action. If we discover no operating defects, we will return the infraction to you. You will then have 168 hours to pay the fine or request a hearing.
Other Violations
If you suspect that the infraction is in error or it contains incorrect information, call the Parking Enforcement and Meter Repair Office at (513) 352-4527. An employee will review your complaint and advise you.
For other complaints, you may request a hearing.
Requesting A Hearing
A Hearing Officer, appointed by the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, will review any infraction if requested. The Hearing Officer may uphold the infraction, cancel the infraction, or modify the infraction. You may request to appear before the Hearing Officer or conduct the appeal through the mail.
To request a hearing in person appear at:
- Hamilton County Municipal Court Clerk's Office
314 East 9th Street
Room 115
Hamilton County Justice Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-2207
Hours: 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Enter on the 9th Street side.
You can also schedule a hearing by writing to:
- Clerk of Municipal Court
Hamilton County Municipal Court Clerk's Office
314 East 9th Street
Room 115
Hamilton County Justice Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-2207
Your copy of the parking infraction MUST accompany the request.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH ALL FINES, PENALTIES, FEES, AND COSTS ACCORDING TO LAW. YOUR VEHICLE CAN BE IMPOUNDED AND YOU VEHICLE REGISTRATION PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED. YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PURCHASE, RENEW, OR TRANSFER YOUR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
