NY A01702

Requires the New York State mandatory surcharge on parking violations to be paid by the respondent unless a hearing officer dismisses the notice of violation

Mandates that parking violation notices can only be reduced or dismissed through a written determination by a hearing examiner based on the merits of each specific violation

Guarantees respondents the right to request a hearing on the merits for each ticket individually (ticket-by-ticket basis)

Requires hearing examiners to provide written determinations explaining the legal basis for guilty or not guilty decisions, enabling respondents to understand the reasoning and pursue appeals

Allows respondents or their representatives to waive the written determination requirement orally or in writing on a per-ticket basis