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. 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.

• 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.
• Click here to schedule a hearing online.
• You may also call 202-289-2230 or toll free 866-893-5023 to schedule a hearing.

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, online or by phone. 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.