Is fighting a parking ticket worth it?

Question

I recieved a ticket for parking too far from the curb in front of my house. The car was actually parked 24" over the curb instead of 18". It was in a residential neighborhood and not obstracing traffic in any way. Should I contest this? How likely would it be dismissed if I complain about it?

Answer 1

if you are right, go for it

:> peace
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Answer 2

From reading your information, it appears that you did park too far from the curb even if it was just a few (6 inches). So if you did the violation, why aren't you man enough to admit it and pay the fine.

The purpose of the law is to keep the streets clear for other traffic and emergency vehicles.

In my opinion, a major problem with the USA now is that no one wants to accept responsibility for their actions. People like you will quicky complain if a murderer gets off based on a technicality, yet when you are the defendant, you look for any way to get out of a fine that you deserved.

It would be one thing if you thought that you did not commit the violation, but you did it, now be a man and pay the fine.

That way, the court and police's time and resources can be used on the real bad violators.

Answer 3

Partly it depends on how much the ticket is and whether you would need to take off from work. A parking ticket usually doesn't affect your insurance. If it's a $25 or even $50 ticket, it might not be worth the aggravation of going to court. It seems kind of petty, but on the narrow streets of my hometown someone parking like that would make a big difference. There might not have been any traffic when you were looking, but surely some traffic has to go up and down that street? Or do you have a fussy neighbor, or one with a grudge against you? I would pay the ticket and take it as a lesson learned. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

Not likely to be dismissed whether you contest it or not.
You could get a lawyer and fight it but you would probably be better off to get one of those ticket companies who get your tickets reduced if you agree to go to traffic school which is going to cost you anyway because you gotta pay for the traffic school but it can save your on your insurance.

Answer 5

I actually fought a speeding ticket and won. If you are in a larger city, then more than likely, the officer won't even show up. I won by showing that there were no speeding signs posted on the street, and the two streets that lead onto the street were faster. Three weeks later, they had speeding signs posted.

Answer 6

No. you mustn't contest it. you have admitted guilt; you have been parked too a approaches remote from the shrink and additionally to procure stated for it. you ought to pay your nice and debt to society and flow on inclusive of your existence. If, on the different hand, you measured the area and can instruct to a court docket that your vehicle became in basic terms 17 inches from the shrink quite than 18, i might say combat it. yet, in view which you're saying the motor vehicle became 24 inches away, you're responsible. Sorry....

Answer 7

Just showing up is worth it, if the officer who issued the ticket doesn't show, you're off the hook. Also, if you have pictures, bring them. Lastly, just be there to plead your case. Tell the judge your side of the story and he/she might lessen the fine or throw it out all together.

Don't complain though, be polite throughout the entire process. And dress up for court, show respect and they might show it back.

Good luck!

Answer 8

In most circumstances, the answer is no. It'll be the word of the officer/warden against you. Unless you have any evidence...

If the ticket is going to seriously mess up your insurance, it might be worth talking to an attorney.

Answer 9

first question is who wrote the ticket. believe it or not, most meter maids write parking tickets. these people do NOT work for th epolice department. They actually work for the county assesor and this money goes into the county coffers. Don't get them mixed up. Know who wrote the ticket.

Answer 10

If the fine is very high and worth your time then fight it.Most of the time issuing officer do not remain present.In pleading your case be specific,produce photograph or the diagram showing exact contents you are going to discuss in your defence.Do not show your anger,be polite,courteous and low abiding citizen. If you do not win it probably will come back home with reduce charge. If you lose will not affect your driving record. Good luck.

Answer 11

you were right but the police have a 90% chance of winning most of the time. There's always one excuse that they have and the case would be dismissed