If you want to contest your traffic ticket, you can ask for a trial. You must ask for the trial before the due date on the notice you got from the court.Submit your intent to plead not guilty along with the bail amount and request a Court Trial. What are my options for handling my citation if filed with the court? If you are found guilty, the option to attend traffic school will be at the discretion of the judicial officer. I submit this Trial By Written Declaration and plead not guilty to violating California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22350. The first thing you should do is check the parking ticket to see how much time you have to make your appeal, and where to do it. The MyCitations online tool allows you to enter a plea and make an ability to pay requests on eligible infractions without going to court. The first step in contesting a parking citation is the Administrative Review. As part of your request, you must show proof that you do not have the financial means to pay your fine.