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1. I just received a citation today and believe it was issued in error. What do I do?

You may contest a citation by requesting a court date. The back of the citation has a portion that must be completed if a court date is requested. This must be filled out and returned to City of Hyattsville Safe Speed, P.O. Box 1877 Hyattsville, MD 21203. Court requests must be received within 30 days of the mail date of the citation.

The scheduled court date information will be mailed back to the citizen.

2. If I decide to pay my fine am I still eligible for a court date?

No. Payments are considered admission of liability, and it is deemed that the citizen has waived his/her right to a hearing.

3. I cannot attend court on the date given to me. How can I reschedule?

One additional court date can be scheduled if the request is received before the originally scheduled court date. Send your request in writing to: City of Hyattsville Safe Speed, P.O. Box 1877, Hyattsville, MD 21203, or call 1-855-325-8976.

4. How do I cancel a court date?

A court date can be cancelled via a telephone call or written request prior to the scheduled court date. Send your request in writing to: City of Hyattsville Safe Speed, P.O. Box 1877, Hyattsville, MD 21203, or call 1-855-325-8976.

5. Can I request the operator of the camera to be present at court?

Yes – send your request in writing to: City of Hyattsville Safe Speed, P.O. Box 1877, Hyattsville, MD 21203.

Request must be received (20) days prior to your scheduled court date.

6. Can I be represented by an attorney?

Yes – that is your right.

7. I live out of state. Can I write in to the courts for a decision?

Maryland state law does not provide for written administrative appeal. The authority to adjudicate appeals of school zone speed citations is reserved to the District Court of Maryland. There is no dispensation provided in the law for out-of-state residents.