Contesting a Ticket
Procedure for Pleading Not Guilty
Contesting a Moving Violation?
Parking Tickets
You have 14 Days to respond to a Parking ticket
If you wish to plead not guilty and have a hearing, mark "X" in the box at the bottom of the ticket. Print your name and address; operator's license and state; date of birth and return this notice within 14 days of the date of the violation. A timely request for a hearing prevents the fine from doubling or tripling.
By Mail
- If you wish to plead not guilty and have a hearing, mark "X" in the box at the bottom on the full ticket or near the top on the computer issued ticket.
To see a ticket close up, please click on your ticket type above
- Print your name and address; operator's license and state; date of birth and return this notice within 14 days of the date of the violation. A timely request for a hearing prevents the fine from doubling or tripling.violation.
- Bring to the court any evidence, such as photographs or receipts, which you think might help your case.
- Send to:
Providence Municipal Court
Public Safety Complex,
325 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903- You will be notified in writing of the hearing examiner's decision within six to eight weeks.
Walk-in
- Walk-in hearings are not available.
Minor Moving Violations
If you wish to contest the violation, appear in court on the date cited. We cannot accept online payments for moving violations. Tickets can be paid by mail if the appropriate box is checked on the ticket, otherwise you must appear in person on the court date.
All persons under 18 years may not pay by mail and MUST appear at RITT with a parent or guardian.Please note your court location, date and time.
To see the full ticket close up, please click above
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Contact Information:
Providence Municipal Court
325 Washington Street,
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 243-6414
