I thought I'd share this template which I have successfully used to contest many parking tickets over the years. It's short, sweet and to the point.The first thing you should write is how sorry you are for the infraction. Use the pre-addressed envelope provided with the ticket issued or the envelope provided with the mailed Notice of Violation. Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms. Traffic courts hear more cases than any other court. Hundreds of thousands of traffic cases are heard each year in courts throughout Illinois. Contest your Parking, Compliance, Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement violations using the eContest system. You can access our website 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This convenient service will save postage, time for eligible customers.