2006-10-28 05:04:40 · 10 answers · asked by sherrymwood@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
So long as it is put in before the expiration of time - NEVER.
If it is being done AFTER the time has expired and the "meter maid" has either processed the ticket or is in the processing, it COULD be considered interfering with law enforcement which is a misdemeanor (although I have NEVER seen it prosecuted).
Also in that situation, it wouldn't change that the person gets the ticket anyway.
SO, drop in those quarters when you see they are low on time, but if they are expired and you see the ticket mobile anywhere nearby, probably better to help someone else out.
2006-10-28 05:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by grim reaper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is a two part one.
First, the regualtion of parking meters is a municipal (city) issue, not a state issue. So it may vary city to city.
Second, a misdemeanor is a criminal matter. So I doubt that a city will call such an act a misdemeanor. What I think you are asking is whether or not paying another parking space's time is allowed or not, or subject to a fine.
Check with your local police department or prosecuting attorney's office for the city you are wondering about.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-28 05:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Poli Sci / Law Prof 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but the parking violations system is so predatory (demanding a ton of change for a little bit of time) that it's the right thing to do.
2006-10-28 05:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Reba K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When doing a good deed for a stranger is against the law......then all is truly lost.
2006-10-28 05:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by Joey Bagadonuts 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, you can do whatever you want. It is nice to screw the city out of a parking fine! Good job!
2006-10-28 05:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by rjf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No..but i wouldn't do it for anyone with a really expensive car. Let them put their own fricking quarter in
2006-10-28 08:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by Lesleann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing surprises me in California, probably.
2006-10-28 06:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This flys in the face of sanity. I hope not.
2006-10-29 01:32:48 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ca what kind of idiot would do that? Steal the car and sell it to a chop shop instead.
2006-10-28 05:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I do understand in some cities it is illegal to do that.
2006-10-28 05:45:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋