The City of Merced issues and handles 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: (209) 385-6842
By fax: (209) 385-6940
In Person or By Mail:
City of Merced
Finance Department
678 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 91355
Office hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Can a Parking Citation be reduced?
The following violations are correctable:
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.
How Can I Pay For a Parking Citation?
You can pay by check, cash, credit card or money order, by mail or in person. Please include the citation.
City of Merced
Finance Department
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
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
Finance Department
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
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.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 14 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 or in person, the pink copy of the appeal form, the full fine amount, and a $25.00 Administration Fee within 21 days of the date on the notice to:
City of Merced
678 W. 18th St
Merced, Ca 95340
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