Parking Citations

o Fill out the Parking Citation Review Form within 10 days after the parking citation was issued including an explanation why the citation was issued in error.

Citations are reviewed by Parking Enforcement Officers of the Parking Utility and the Municipal Court Office. If it is determined an error was made in issuing a citation, late fees will be waived. If the Review is denied, you are obligated to pay the fine and late fees that have accrued. Submitting a Request does not stop late fees from accruing. Fees are added beginning 14 days after a citation is issued.

• Request a Court Date to Contest a Parking Citation. Parking Court is by appointment only. If you cannot resolve your case at that initial court appearance your case will be set for trial on another date and time to be determined by the court.
  • If a hearing is requested, you will be responsible for additional Municipal Court costs of $38, and/or issued a Traffic Citation payable to the State of Wisconsin. Court dates can be scheduled by contacting the Municipal Court Clerk at rrathman@dellscitygov.com or by calling 608-254-2442.
  • Citations must be appealed within 30 calendar days of issuance.

  You MAY NOT Contest a Parking Citation if:

  • You have received a Notice of Collection, State Debt Collection, or Tax Refund Intercept Collection
  • You have been notified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that your vehicle registration has been suspended
  • Even though you may dispute a parking citation, there are many reasons why a parking ticket will not be dismissed. Please review Reasons My Parking Citation will NOT be Dismissed.

  Parking Fee Schedule

  Overtime: $10 if paid within 14 days

  Illegal Parking: $10-$30 (depending on offense) if paid within 14 days

  $20 Late Fee – if paid 15-28 days after citation was issued

  Additional $20 Penalty – after 29 days

  If payment is not received after 45 days the City will forward outstanding balances to participating collection agencies, the State Debt Collection and Tax Refund Intercept Programs. Additional administrative fee of $10 will apply.

  Any unpaid parking citations will be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and your vehicle registration will be suspended until the matter is resolved.