Tickets
How can I contest a photo enforcement ticket?
To contest a photo enforcement ticket, your request must be received
within 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.
Do not submit payment if you wish to contest the ticket.
If the defense is that the vehicle was in the care, custody or
control of another person, the owner must provide an affidavit
with the name, address and driver license number for that person.
By Mail
- Send 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 and follow the instructions.
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 Drivers or registered owner's address of record.
Can I reschedule prior to the hearing date?
To reschedule a traffic or photo enforcement 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.
Note: You may only claim one of the following defenses if you deny the violation.
Red Light
Radar/Speeding
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