Payment and Appeal Information

PAYING A PARKING TICKET: Parking tickets may be paid online through the Stony Brook Parking System or in person at the Student Financial Services Office (Suite 207, 2nd floor Stony Brook Union), Monday through Friday 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm (closed 12-1). You may also mail payments to the following address:

PO Box 619
Stony Brook NY 11790-0619

Checks should be made out to "Stony Brook University Acct. No. 900819." Please include the ticket number(s) on the check. 

If full payment or an appeal is not submitted within 14 calendar days following the date of issuance, this will be considered an admission of liability. Your vehicle will be subject to immobilization or impoundment.

Under authority pursuant to Section 360 of the Education Law and Regulations published under Part 584 et seq., of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York, the failure of a student to pay any fines due will prevent release of transcripts, diplomas, or certificates of completion; reinstatement or other sanctions. In the case of University employees, failure to pay will result in the deduction of such fines from wages or salary due for state employees. RF employees are subject to payroll holds. Failure of a visitor to pay any fines due will result in proceedings under Law. Failure to resolve outstanding tickets may also result in revocation of parking privileges, as well as the placement of enrollment holds on your record. Delinquent tickets may be transferred to the New York State Attorney General's Office or a private agency for collection.

BOOTS/TOWS: Release of any boots or tows can be obtained at Student Accounts, Student Union, 2nd fl, West Campus (631-632-9796) from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. After 4:00 pm contact University Police, Dutchess Hall, South Campus (631-632-3333).

PARKING TICKET APPEALS: Appeals must be submitted within 14 calendar days following the date of issuance. Parking tickets can be appealed using the Stony Brook Parking System. Decisions are generally made within 2-4 weeks and notifications are sent using the same email in which the appeal was received. If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks, please contact us at enforcement@stonybrook.edu.


TRAFFIC BOARD APPEALS: You may appeal the Hearing Officer's decision to the Traffic Appeals Board (TAB). Written appeals submitted for consideration by the TAB must be filed within 14 days of the date on which the hearing officer rendered a decision. Appeals received after this date will not be accepted. Email Traffic_Appeals_Board@stonybrook.edu and submit the required written material to support your appeal. You will be informed of the decision by email unless instructed otherwise. All decisions made by the Traffic Appeals Board are final.