Handicapped Parking Ticket Appeal Process

Town of Burlington - Handicap Parking Violation Appeals - $300 Fine Only

To appeal a $300 handicap parking ticket, complete and mail the appeal package postmarked within 21 consecutive days of the violation date. No exceptions will be made. 

• Use of expired placards is considered misuse and can be punishable with an additional fine of $500.00 from the State of Massachusetts. Expired placards are required to be returned to Medical division of the RMV upon expiration. Registry will be notified if expired placard is used at time violation was written.
• Applications for Disabled placard/plates are not considered a current placard
• Appeals sent by email are not accepted.
• Include a legible return address, or the appeal will be denied.

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✉️ Submission Guidelines

• Appeals must be made by mail only, and only by the registered owner of the vehicle AND the Handicap Placard owner.
• In your appeal include: 
  • A signed written explanation including:
    • Registered vehicle owner's full name & Placard Holders full name.
    • Return Mailing Address (Street, Apt, Town, State, Zip)
    • Ticket Number & violation date.
    • Brief Account of events.
    • Signatures from both registered owner and placard holder.
    • Copy of your valid, unexpired handicap placard or license plate.
    • Town of Burlington Tickets for use of expired placards or misuse of a placard/plate are not eligible for appeal.
  • Photo copies (on 8.5 x 11 paper only)of:
    • Photo copies of: Driver's license or photo ID for Registered owner and placard holder.
    • Photo copies of: Vehicle Registration.
    • Photo copies of: A valid, unexpired handicap placard or plate, showing full placard number, expiration date, owner name and photo.
  • The original ticket, if available (if not, include everything else above).
  • Mail all of the above information to:

Town of Burlington

Handicap Parking Office

P.O. Box 211

Burlington, Ma 01803

⏳ Processing Time

• Allow at least 30 business days for processing (turn around time is usually much faster than this, but incase of high volumes).
• You will be notified by MAIL the outcome of the appeal whether it is approved, denied, or request for additional information.

❗If You Disagree with the Decision

You may file a "30A Appeal" with Middlesex County Superior Court (200 Trade Center, Woburn Ma / 781-939-2700).

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💰How/Where to pay: 

• DO NOT MAIL CASH

• Pay online: www.townpay.com

• For Mail in payment please make your check, money order, or postal note payable to the Parking Clerk, Town of Burlington. 

  • To ensure proper credit, include your license number and violation number on the payment

• Please mail your payment to: 

  • Town of Burlington

Parking Clerk

P.O. BOX 211

Burlington, Ma  01803

❗ About $500 Misuse Citations

These are not handled by the Town of Burlington. Follow the instructions on your citation to appeal.