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My DC camera or parking ticket is becoming late

General information for New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC · Last updated

Quick answer

Act immediately and follow the current DMV procedure for the ticket’s age.

Do now

Check the issue or mailing date and the official record. DMV says a contest request received within 30 calendar days avoids additional penalties. Later periods can involve doubled fines and, after default, a motion to vacate with separate limits.

Watch for

Do not treat the outer relief window as a penalty-free extension. Mailing a request may not satisfy a receipt deadline. Criminal charges are a different process.

Official sources

DC DMV — Contest Parking and Photo Tickets, DC DMV — How to Contest a Ticket.

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