appeared and start writing me a ticket. I asked her why? She handed me the ticket and said "I'll give you the ticket and then you go and fight it "!! What am I to do? Is this fair? Why was she so unfair? Very unethical and abuse of authority.
2006-06-26 05:24:12 · 11 answers · asked by why? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That's ridiculous. You should report her to her boss right away. How absurd! Sorry that happened to you.
2006-06-26 05:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This doesn't sound right. Just how long were you sitting there in the car without feeding the meter when you caught sight of the cop?
If you ignored the meter and then scrambled to activate it and the cop knew it that's why you received the ticket.
So the actions of the officer are neither unethical and it is not abuse. You just didn't get away with not paying.
2006-06-26 05:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is unethical and abuse of authority - unless there's more to it than you're telling us.
Otherwise, hope you grabbed any witnesses. Did you note the time of day on the ticket and compare it to the time on your watch?
Take it to court. If this is all that happened, as you reported, they will throw it out. And should reprimand the officer, as well.
2006-06-26 05:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by CigarMe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would most definitely fight the ticket. When you are in the right and you know it don't let anyone make you pay for it. I would go to court and tell my story. If need be consult an attorney. First consultation is usually free. Don't let this meter maid get away with thinking she is above reproach because she works for the police.
2006-06-26 05:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by sam04m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contest the ticket AND file a separate complaint against the officer. It might be nice if you had a witness, ask around and see if anyone saw you pull up and get a ticket right away.
2006-06-26 05:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Bright Light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I see a traffic officer writing a meter ticket, I run up to them and scream "WAIT WAIT!!!!!!!! IM HERE!!!!!"
They then proceed to tell me that it is too late, they already wrote the ticket into the machine, blah blah blah...
After a min or so, I say "GOTCHA!!! just kidding" and walk off....it usually makes them laugh.
2006-06-26 06:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with bright light. You have to fight it, but you need to do it all legally or you are no better than the officer.
2006-06-26 06:42:51 · answer #7 · answered by benninb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get her name and badge number? Report her ASAP if you did. Total abuse of power.
2006-06-26 05:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by Shep 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to report her. If it happened the way you say it did, she is completely in the wrong.
2006-06-26 05:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate them traffic wardens wanna be coppers that's all they are
sorry to hear what happened to you but its your word against hers and to be honest you no who will win they make me sick
good luck if you do fight it
respect
shaz
2006-06-26 06:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by sharon B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋