Form Aa 33 New York – Fill Out and Use This PDF

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU (TVB) APPEAL FORM

FILE TVB TICKET APPEALS ONLINE AT: dmv.ny.gov/WebAppeals/

Failure to sign and complete all applicable sections of this form will result in the rejection of your appeal. Type or print clearly.

APPEAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:

1.Mail a SIGNED, COMPLETED APPEAL FORM AND A $10.00 NON-REFUNDABLE APPEAL FEE FOR EACH TICKET YOU WANT TO APPEAL TO:

NYS DMV APPEALS BOARD, P.O. BOX 2935, ALBANY, NY 12220-0935

2.Do NOT send cash. Send a check or money order payable to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.” Multiple appeal fees should be combined in one check or money order. Print TVB ticket number(s) on your check or money order. A $35 penalty is charged for bad checks.

3.The appeal form and appeal fee must be mailed to the DMV APPEALS BOARD WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE CONVICTION OR HEARING DATE. Late appeal forms and appeal fees will be rejected.

4.Send a separate appeal form and appeal fee for each TVB ticket appealed. Multiple appeals should be sent in one envelope. The Appeals Board will acknowledge receipt of your appeal form and fee by letter. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 20 days after filing your appeal, contact the Appeals Board at the above address.

TRANSCRIPT REVIEW: CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW (CHECK ONLY ONE)

¨I WANT THE APPEALS BOARD TO REVIEW THE GUILTY DETERMINATION OF THE TVB JUDGE AND THE PENALTY.

I understand that I am required to pay the transcription company in a proper, timely manner so that the Appeals Board may review the hearing transcript (hearing testimony and arguments) for my appeal. After receiving my appeal, the Appeals Board will send complete instructions for ordering the transcript, and I will be required to send a $50 transcript deposit to the transcription company within 30 days of the date of the Appeals Board letter. The Appeals Board does NOT accept transcript payments. BY LAW, if transcript payments are NOT made to the TRANSCRIPTION COMPANY in a proper and timely manner, the only issue that the Appeals Board may review is the PENALTY IMPOSED.

¨I ACCEPT THE GUILTY DETERMINATION and WANT TO APPEAL THE PENALTY ONLY (fine/license sanction) WITHOUT TRANSCRIPT REVIEW.

I understand that, without a hearing transcript, the Appeals Board WILL NOT review the determination of guilt, or any hearing testimony or arguments presented at the hearing. The Appeals Board will review the appropriateness of the PENALTY ONLY.

TVB FINES:

Fines and surcharges resulting from the conviction must be paid even if an appeal is filed. Unpaid fines, surcharges, or termination fees will result in a license suspension, which is NOT stayed by the Appeals Board. Do NOT send fine and surcharge payments to the Appeals Board. TVB fines and surcharge payments must be sent to: DMV TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DIVISION, P.O. BOX 2950-ESP, ALBANY, NY 12220-0950

STAY:

¨I REQUEST THAT THE LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION IMPOSED AS A RESULT OF THE TVB CONVICTION BE STAYED OR STOPPED PENDING THE OUTCOME OF THIS APPEAL. A stay will not be granted unless you provide valid reasons for your request. Attach additional pages, if necessary.

I request a stay because:

REQUIRED APPEAL INFORMATION: All appeal notices will be sent to the addresses provided on this form. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE APPEALS BOARD IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING OF ANY CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

RECORDS REVIEWED:

The Appeals Board does NOT rehear cases, accept new evidence, or weigh the credibility of the witnesses. Exhibits that are received into evidence at the hearing will become part of the appeal record unless the only issue on appeal is the penalty imposed. If you want copies of the hearing exhibits for your own records, you must submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the DMV FOIL OFFICE at: 6 EMPIRE STATE PLAZA, ALBANY, NY 12208. Information about submitting FOIL requests is available online at: dmv.ny.gov.

APPEAL ARGUMENTS: In the space below, state your arguments and explain your reasons for filing the appeal. Attach additional pages, if necessary. By law, personal appearances and oral arguments are NOT permitted on appeal. If a hearing transcript is produced, you will have 30 DAYS to submit final arguments from the date the transcript is sent to you. You will be notified in writing of the outcome of your appeal. If you win on appeal and the Appeals Board dismisses the conviction, the fine will be refunded.

READ THE STATEMENT BELOW. SIGN YOUR NAME. WRITE THE DATE THAT YOU SIGNED THIS FORM. (By law, no appeal shall be reviewed if it is sent more than 30 days after the conviction date.)

I AFFIRM UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE TRUE, AND THAT NO PRIOR APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO THIS TICKET.

HAVE YOU:

üHave you paid your fine to the Traffic Violations Division? Even if you file an appeal, you must pay your fine or your license will be suspended.

üHave you submitted your appeal form and appeal fee for each TVB ticket within 30 days of the TVB conviction date?

üHave you enclosed a $10.00 non-refundable appeal fee by check or money order for each TVB ticket you want to appeal?

üHave you checked the appropriate box on page one indicating whether you are appealing the guilty verdict and the penalty or the penalty only?

üHave you explained the reasons for filing your appeal above? Have you explained your reasons for requesting a stay on page one?

üHave you signed and dated your appeal form above?

üHave you made copies of your appeal form, appeal fee, and proof of mailing for your records?

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