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Appeal a parking ticket

Unfair council parking infringement

Prefer to hand it off?

An autonomous agent can draft the letter, send it (with your approval), and chase the council until it's resolved.

Kia ora! Upload a photo of your parking ticket and I'll read it, work out your strongest grounds, and draft the review. Tell me what happened too, the more detail, the better.

Attach a photo of your notice, signage, or receipts (click the clip or drag and drop). General information, not legal advice. Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line.

Your rights

Land Transport Act 1998 & the issuing council's parking/traffic bylaw
Parking infringements must be issued correctly, valid, visible signage or road markings, a properly completed notice, and the right vehicle. If the council hasn't followed the rules, the notice can be withdrawn.
Right to seek a review, then a court hearing
You can ask the council to waive the infringement (a review). If it declines, you can request that the matter be heard and decided by the District Court instead of simply paying.

Who to contact

The council or transport authority that issued the notice, e.g. Auckland Transport, Wellington City Council, Christchurch City Council, or your local council's parking team.

Timing

Request a review as soon as possible, ideally within 28 days of the notice and before it escalates to a reminder notice.

Refund is an independent service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any council, transport authority or government agency. It provides general information and document drafting to help you exercise your rights, this is not legal advice. For complex or high-value matters, talk to a lawyer or your free local community law centre.