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 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
  
  
• If you choose mail adjudication, you will receive a postcard acknowledging that your mail adjudication request has been received.
• 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 toll free 866-893-5023 to schedule a hearing.
• All parties have a ten minute grace period to report for their scheduled hearing. Failure to report for your hearing timely will result in a "failure to appear - liable" disposition on your ticket.

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 license.

Can I reschedule prior to the hearing date?

To reschedule a minor moving violation hearing you must submit a written request at least 7 business days prior to the hearing date to DMV Hearing Request, PO Box 37135 Washington, DC 20013.