To contest a minor moving violation, your request must be received within 60 calendar days from the date of the ticket. However, if you do not schedule a hearing within 30 calendar days a penalty equal to your fine will be added and your driving privileges may be suspended. Do not submit payment if you are contesting the ticket. You will receive a notice with the date and time of your hearing.

• To schedule a hearing by mail for a traffic violation, check the box marked "deny" on the back of ticket and return it with your written hearing request to:
  DMV Hearing Request
  PO Box 37135
  Washington, DC 20013
• You may also appear in-person to request a hearing on a traffic violation by reporting to Adjudication Services, Scheduling Unit, Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4 pm.

All scheduled hearings are conducted at DMV Adjudication Services. When you arrive on your scheduled hearing date, you must check in and present your hearing notice or a valid driver's license.

How do I schedule a hearing on a photo enforcement ticket?

• To contest a photo enforcement ticket, your request must be received not later than 60 calendar days of the ticket mailing date. Failure to schedule a hearing within 30 calendar days will result in the assessment of a penalty equal to the fine.
• Hearings on photo enforcement tickets may be scheduled by mail. Submit your written request to DMV Adjudication Services, Attn: Mail Adjudication, PO Box 37135, Washington, DC 20013. You must return the ticket with your hearing request. Check one of the boxes on the back of the ticket. A notice with the hearing date and time will be mailed to the driver's or registered owner's address of record.