Tickets issued by the Gardena Police Department for parking violations are marked with the amount of the fine and are payable within twenty-one days following the violation or fourteen days from the date of the mailing of the yellow “Delinquent Notice” card. Payments can be mailed in the envelope provided to 1718 West 162nd. Street, Gardena, California 90247 or be paid in person at 1734 West 162nd Street in Gardena between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Fines not paid within this time frame are subject to a late fee and prohibit you from contesting the ticket.
To contest a ticket, you may file a request to have the violation reviewed by completing a Request For Preliminary Hearing form or by sending a letter. Include the violation number, your statement and any documentation to substantiate your request. The Request for Preliminary Hearing form is available on the City’s website and can be accessed by clicking here.
Deliver or mail your request to the Gardena Police Department located at 1718 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California 90247, Attention: Parking Appeals. Your request will be reviewed and you will receive a written notice of the decision, usually within four weeks. If you have further questions, contact (310) 217-9605.