I got a parking fine I think is wrong — how do I appeal?

Direct answer

A parking fine has a short objection period printed on it — often 14 to 30 days — and objecting stops the increase and the enforcement. Object in writing to the issuer, Δήμος / Κοινοτικό Συμβούλιο (ucm.org.cy) for municipal fines, with photos: the sign, the meter, the ticket you had, the app receipt. If the objection is refused, the next step is Αστυνομία Κύπρου — Τροχαία / εξώδικα (cypruspolice.gov.cy); if the municipality ignores objections or behaves unfairly, Δικαστήριο Ελέγχου Ενοικιάσεων (mjpo.gov.cy). Do not pay first if you object — in many countries paying closes the case.

Call firstΔήμος / Κοινοτικό Συμβούλιο

Report toΑστυνομία Κύπρου — Τροχαία / εξώδικα

If that failsΔικαστήριο Ελέγχου Ενοικιάσεων

🗣️ What to say

"I object to parking fine [number] of [date] at [place]. [I had a valid ticket / the sign was not visible / the app payment was made at [time] / the meter was out of order]. Evidence attached. I ask you to cancel the fine and to suspend enforcement until you decide."

🪜 Step by step

DeadlineOn the ticket. Object on time even if you need to send evidence later.
EvidencePhotos of the sign and the spot the same day; the app or meter receipt; witness contacts.
Object to Δήμος / Κοινοτικό ΣυμβούλιοOnline form or letter. Keep proof of submission.
Refused: Αστυνομία Κύπρου — Τροχαία / εξώδικαCourt or the appeals body within the deadline on the refusal; small fee, no lawyer.
Private car parksA "fine" from a private operator is a contract claim, not a fine: dispute it in writing; they need a court to enforce it.

📇 All contacts

Δήμος / Κοινοτικό ΣυμβούλιοNuisances, roads, waste, lost propertyFor anything the municipality handles🔗 www.ucm.org.cy

Αστυνομία Κύπρου — Τροχαία / εξώδικαFixed penalties, objection in courtWithin the deadline on the notice🔗 www.cypruspolice.gov.cy

Δικαστήριο Ελέγχου ΕνοικιάσεωνFor rent-controlled and statutory tenanciesIf the property falls under rent control🔗 www.mjpo.gov.cy

Επίτροπος Διοικήσεως και Προστασίας Ανθρωπίνων ΔικαιωμάτωνComplaints about public services, freeWhen the administration does not answer or acts unfairly📞 22 405500 🔗 www.ombudsman.gov.cy

❓ Frequently asked

I paid by app but typed one digit wrong

Most municipalities cancel on proof of the payment for the right time. Send the receipt and the plate.

The sign was hidden by a tree

A sign you could not see does not bind you. Photograph it from the driver's position.

I was 5 minutes over

Some cities have tolerance, most do not. Objection rarely helps; a first-offence appeal sometimes does.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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