Parking Citations

• UHM Parking Regulations are strictly enforced 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
• Citations will be issued to vehicles in violation of any parking regulation.
• Citations range from $15 and up.
• If a citation is not paid within 7 days, a penalty fee of $10 per citation will be assessed.
• Violations requiring an expense related to the repair or replacement of damaged parking equipment shall be added to the citation fine.
• Students or former students with over $60 in unpaid citations will have a hold placed on their UH account.

Immobilization of Vehicles Any motor vehicle, moped, motorcycle or bicycle may be immobilized via use of a boot or chain at the expense of the owner if it is in violation of these regulations. Such vehicles shall be held by the University in lieu of payment of a $100 removal charge for vehicles and $50 for motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles.

Towing of Vehicles Any motor vehicle may be towed at the expense of the owner if it is in violation of these regulations and has accumulated delinquent unpaid citations. Such motor vehicles shall be towed by Ace Towing located on Sand Island at 1040 Makepono Street, Honolulu, HI 96819. Ace Towing is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reached at 808-847-7811. They accept cash only and require that the person picking up the vehicle be the registered owner. Proof of registration or title along with a current driver’s license are required at time of pickup.

Appeals Process Employees, students, vendors, contractors and visitors are responsible for exercising prudent judgment when operating their motor and non-motorized vehicles on campus or loaning their vehicles to others. Everyone is held accountable for looking at street and lot signs and markings while driving and parking. If you wish further information, you may contact the Parking Appeals office at 956-9440 or send an e-mail message to parking@hawaii.edu.
If you have received a citation and feel you do not warrant the citation, you may send in an informal appeal.

• Click here to Appeal Online
• Fill out pre-printed citation appeal form at Parking Office
• Download citation appeal form from this website.

In your appeal, detail why you feel you should not have been cited. If there are applicable documents to support your appeal, make sure to include legible copies of them at the time the appeal is filed. Documents will NOT be returned, make sure you retain copies for your reference, if so desired. The Hearings Officer will correspond at whatever address you leave on your appeal.

The following types of reasons are NOT acceptable grounds for appeal:

• Lack of knowledge of the regulations, for example, new to campus or have not reviewed regulations;
• Other vehicles were also parked improperly;
• Late to class or appointment;
• Disagreement with or inability to pay the amount of the fines.

The following time restrictions apply:

• Appeals must be filed within seven (7) calendar days from the citation date.
• After seven (7) calendar days from the issuance of the citation, all citations will have a $10.00 late fee assessed.

NOTE: During the appeals process, the citation shall remain outstanding. Turning in an appeal does not necessarily mean that the citation will be cancelled. Rather, you should wait for the Hearings Officer's decision. The Hearings Officer has an approximate 15-day turn around on all appeals.

Scheduled Appeal Hearing Hours
If your case requires an Informal Appeal Hearing - in person, call 956-8899 to schedule.

Appeal Hearing Hours:
Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 1pm - 3pm

Citation FAQ here