Parking Citations

The San Leandro Police Department is responsible for enforcing all parking rules and regulations set forth by the State of California and the City of San Leandro. The San Leandro Police Department processes parking citations through a contractor Data Ticket, Inc. It is important that you follow all the listed instructions in order to pay or appeal your citation to avoid any additional penalties.

Payments:

  • Pay your bill online.
  • Mail to:
    Citation Processing Center
    P.O. Box 10479
    Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479
  • Payments/inquires can also be made by calling: 800-989-2058.

We do not accept payment at the Police Department.

Please note: If you make a payment by mail, send the proper amount of the penalty in check or money order payable to: City of San Leandro. Please do not send cash. Enclose the notice of parking violation with your payment and/or proof of correction(s). Write your citation number on your payment. A $3.50 convenience fee will be applied to all credit card payments.

Appeals

Level 1: Administrative Review

The registered owner or lessee of the vehicle shall within 21 days of issuance, either pay the parking penalty, or submit a written appeal online or mail your appeal with any supporting information to:
Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 10479
Newport Beach, Ca 92658-0479

Your appeal request must be received within 21 days of the citation date. Submitted documents will not be returned. Your appeal should include the following information:

  • Date of request
  • Name and address
  • Contact information (daytime phone number/ email)
  • Citation number
  • Date of citation
  • Vehicle license plate number (including state)
  • Reason for request of citation dismissal
  • Any supporting photos or documentation to show that violation did not occur, payment, payment was made, or valid permits were displayed.

Level 2: Administrative Hearing

If the person is dissatisfied with the results of the initial review, the person may request an administrative hearing of the violation no later than 21 calendar days following the mailing of the results of the issuing agency's initial review. The request may be made in writing or submit the request online.

For more information on the procedure please visit the Citation Processing Center site.

Level 3: Superior Court Appeal

Within 30 calendar days after the mailing or personal delivery of the final decision described in subdivision (b) of Section 40215, the contestant may seek review by filing an appeal to be heard by the municipal court, or by the superior court in a county in which there is no municipal court,

For more information on the procedure please visit the Citation Processing Center site.