Public Safety Information

Any person who feels that his/her vehicle has unjustly received a parking violation may appeal. All appeals of parking violations will be considered with respect to Johnson County Community College parking regulations. Lack of knowledge or unfamiliarity with these regulations is not considered a valid reason for parking in violation of the regulations. Appeals must be received within ten (10) business days after issuance of the citation or the right to appeal is forfeited. The Parking Violation Appeal Review Board consists of five voting members representing a variety of areas across campus. Appointment of the Review Board members is made by the Student Affairs Committee.

To appeal a parking violation, one must complete an appeal form. Appeal forms are available from this website as a PDF you can print and complete or as an online submission form. Please print legibly if using the PDF version. Follow the links below for the available forms.

Submit the completed appeal form within ten (10) business days after issuance of the violation. (Written appeals may be left in the drop box located outside CC 132. They will be collected and date-stamped every business day.)

Parking Appeal Form

Online Parking Appeal Form

Appeals may also be mailed to:

Parking Control Officer
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Boulevard
Box 12
Overland Park, KS 66210

If the appeal form is filled out completely and submitted on time, it will be reviewed at the monthly Parking Violation Appeal Review Board meeting. The decision of the Board will then be communicated to the appellant in writing.

Following are situations that are typically not accepted as valid extenuating circumstances for parking in violation of parking regulations.

• An appeal based on how long you were parked in violation. Public Safety Officers will issue a citation to any vehicle parked in violation of regulations. An appeal that states that the vehicle was only parked for two minutes, five minutes, etc is not considered valid. A parking restriction holds for parking for any period of time other than designated 30-Minute Parking.
• An appeal based on your need to get to class/work/an appointment on time. It typically requires a few minutes to locate a parking space within the campus parking system. It is suggested that drivers plan their schedules such that there is sufficient time to find and park in a legal space.
• An appeal based on lack of a parking space near your destination. Parking spaces are very competitive, and the campus parking system doesn't guarantee a space in a specific lot. Drivers must park in a legal space in a valid lot space.
• An appeal based on the assertion that class wasn't in session. Parking regulations are enforced throughout the entire calendar year and are not directly associated with the class schedule.
• An appeal of a restricted/prohibited violation during evening or weekend hours. All parking restrictions and prohibitions are enforced during normal college hours, seven days per week.
• An appeal based on the appellant's assertion that she/he did not see the sign or line markings. It is the driver's responsibility to note and comply with all posted signage, notices, and line markings.
• An appeal based on the assertion that the driver forgot his/her college permit. Drivers must display a permit in order to park legally in the Staff Lot. If you forget your permit, notify the Department of Public Safety.
• An appeal based on a vehicle malfunction. Drivers who experience a vehicle malfunction and cannot move their vehicle should contact the Department of Public Safety for assistance first. Short term authorization to remain parked may be received from the Department of Public Safety. Use of four-way hazard flashers. Four-way flashers are designed to warn other motorists that your vehicle may be a hazard. Use of four-way flashers does not allow you to park illegally for any period of time.

Clicking on the link below will list all available pages for the Department of Public Safety:

Public Safety Information