Appeal a Citation

Potential Outcomes

Individuals may be cited for traffic and parking violations committed while on campus including parking without a valid permit, parking in an unauthorized area, blocking a roadway, etc.

Students with unpaid fines will have a hold placed on their records, which prevents registering for classes and obtaining college transcripts or financial aid. Students may also be referred to student conduct to address outstanding citations (and/or repeated parking violations).

Campus Safety Officers may issue citations for parking and traffic offenses codified by the State of Washington, King County and the college. Citations may carry fines ranging from $45-$120 depending on the offense. The college also has the authority to impound or wheel-lock vehicles that violate parking regulations, per 132G-116-025.

Appeal Form

Citation Appeal Form

Under WAC 132G-116-285, all appeals must be made within five (5) business days of the date of the citation. After five (5) business days from the date of the citation, violator waives all right to appeal. 

The appeal process is not meant for repeated mistakes or excuses for violations. Parking without a permit, parking in life safety or signed areas, Visitor Lot (no student, staff or resident parking in the visitor lot), Parent Child Center (without a PCC placard), Disabled Parking (without a valid disabled placard), and/or providing false information or testimony will stand as a violation.

Prior appeals for the same/similar violation are considered and, per the WAC, the supervisor is authorized to let stand, suspend, or impose a lessor fine. Unpaid citations are sent to an outside collections agency.

The Appeal Process

  1. File an appeal within five (5) business days by providing:
    • A completed citation appeal form (be concise; brief but descriptive.)
    • A photocopy of the citation you received
    • A photocopy of your photo ID (driver's license or student ID)

      Submit these three items in person, by e-mail, mail, or fax:
      Shoreline College

      Campus Safety
      Room 5102
      16101 Greenwood Ave. N.
      Shoreline, WA 98133
      Fax: (206) 546-6909 (please ensure ID comes through clear and easy to see)

      E-mail: campus.safety@shoreline.edu

  2. Check on the results. Allow five (5) working days after submitting the appeal to check on the results. The Director of Campus Safety  has the final authority in fines of $100 or less. It is the appellant's responsibility to contact the Campus Safety Office (for appeal result) in the 5000 building (Room 5102), or by phone: (206) 546-4633 or e-mail at: campus.safety@shoreline.edu 

  3. If you disagree with the results of an appeal, request an appointment with the Campus Safety Lieutenant.

  4. If you wish to further contest the decision, request an appointment with the Campus Safety Director.

  5. For contested fines greater than $50, the appellant may appeal the Campus Safety Director decision to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs within ten (10) working days of the citation date. The appellant must make an appointment to see the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs by calling 206-546-4651. The decision of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs in any appeal is final.

 

T2 Citations

To submit an appeal (or to "dispute") a citation recieved via T2 (citation receipt), please see below:

-Scan QR code on citation with phone/tablet, click 'dispute' then submit the form (as a guest or create a login)
-OR please go here (enter ticket # or your citation #): Shoreline College | Patron Portal | Tickets
-Paper citation appeals for T2 citations will still be accepted (if needed).

Questions? Please feel free to e-mail us: campus.safety@shoreline.edu