I couldn't believe it! I got a parking ticket today on THANKSGIVING for a rush hour violation but there was no rush hour! I decided to go to a movie in my neighborhood at about 2:40 pm and the movie let out at 4:25. Came back out and and saw across the street where I was parked, the whole four blocks line of cars with parking tickets waving in the wind including mine! It said on the ticket it was for a rush hour violation, but THERE WAS NO RUSH HOUR!!!! It's a holiday and hardly any cars were on the road! This is Chicago, but Chicago streets were slow at this time in this neighborhood. How could I get out of this? I was told there was a sign, but I didn't see a sign about rush hour. I was being so careful to park in a legit spot, but I can't pay $50! No way in hell! It was a holiday! WHat should I do? What letter can I write? It's obvious from the parade of tickets on the other cars, this cop was overzealous and a non-compassionate *** for writing tickets on this day!
2006-11-23 20:07:09 · 9 answers · asked by Sweet P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Appear in court and fight it. Who knows, maybe the judge in the traffic court will show compassion, and he may even get something done about the parking laws for holidays, depending on the area.
2006-11-23 20:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by shadowdancr17 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chicago is terrible with their parking tickets.Go to the traffic office where the tickets are paid and explain your situation to them. Otherwise the burden of proof is on you. I'm sure they will get many more complaints.
I know people in my city who have never even been to Chicago but have had traffic tickets mailed to them. One is an 85 year old who doesn't drive or own a car.Good Luck!!
2006-11-24 08:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you violated the law, even unintentionally, then you're gunna get a ticket. Yes, even if you violate the law on Thanksgiving.
2006-11-24 04:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not?
The laws for social order have to be observed more strictly on the occasions when traffic accidents have caused more death than in other days. Wishing that people will think much about this matter before Christmas.
2006-11-24 04:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The law is the law, just because its a holiday doesn't mean the law changes. If you robbed a bank on Thanksgiving should you get away with it?
2006-11-24 04:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Rush Hour" is a block of time, a noun.
You want to use "Rush Hour" as a verb.
If the posted sign had a block of time on it, you're screwed.
2006-11-26 00:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Rusty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you think because it was a holiday you should get a free pass? You could afford the stupid movie..Pay the ticket.
2006-11-24 04:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank god for responsible peace officers. Chaos is disorderly!
2006-11-24 04:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by brublow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's holidays wut is up with the officer he must not have anyone to spend it with! write a (there should be no tickets on holidays for speeding or anything besides drinking) letter
2006-11-24 04:10:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋