I recently found out I received a parking ticket for being in a bus stop area around 11pm at night but I was not parked and my car was on and running. I was there no more than a minute. I once was told that if you are not parked you cannot receive a ticket. Is this true? Should I try and dispute this $300 or will it likely be a waste of time? Please Help
2007-01-03 07:53:17 · 8 answers · asked by lm4fun17 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You were parked. Parked means stopped. Doesn't matter if you were in the car or not, if the engine was running, how long you were there, etc.
You stated that you there there no more than a minute. That means you admit you were there. Pretty safe assumption that you were there for at least 1 second. That's good enough.
I wouldn't bother disputing it. However, you can always ask for a waiver. If it's your first time, some cities will waive the first one.
2007-01-03 09:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are defining "parking" in one way, apparently as "turned the engine off and got out of the car." The law in your locality may define it differently, e.g., stopping. Would you say that somebody who stopped a car in a handicapped zone was not violating the law so long as the engine was running and the driver did not get out? Does a bus have to wait for you to drive away for a minute before it can pick up passengers?
That said, $300 is pretty stiff for a parking ticket, so I might take the time to dispute it, anyway, if only to try to get a break on the fine.
2007-01-03 09:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If there was signs indicating that parking was for residents only, permit required ... I'm afraid they got you dead to rights ... pay the fine. If no permit was required, there might be some room to dispute the ticket. Did a resident of the building park your car there? If not ... was a resident of the building in your car when you parked there? If either of these situations is true, you could put forth the argument that your car was parked there for the convenience of the resident! Unless a parking permit is required to park in the lot ... then unfortunately, you are pretty much hung.
2016-05-22 23:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your car was sitting unattended they may consider it park but if you make that statement in court you open yourself up to other charges. Some states, cities or counties will ticket a person that leaves a car unattended and running, w/ the keys in the ignition.
I would say that you will likely have to pay the ticket which is better than paying the ticket and court costs.
2007-01-03 08:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tim D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because your car was running and you were in once place for a minute, it does not mean your car was not parked. You were parking your car illegally even though it was running.
You could try to fight it, but I believe it will be a waste of your time.
2007-01-03 08:11:38 · answer #5 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was your car in Park? If it was, then it was parked. Doesn't matter if it was on or not. It was parked. It was sitting in on one spot not moving and no one inside or atleast in the driver seat. Just pay the ticket. Hey be glad no on stole it.
2007-01-03 11:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by lil_e_4ever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ITS YOUR RIGHT...........though you still may be found guilty or plead no contest or not guilty by not contesting the outcome is plain to see.............................you'd be surprised what might happen(reduced fine ?) besides court can be entertaining and educational let alone inspiring.
2007-01-03 08:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by realridersmc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prove were you wher before a judge
2007-01-03 07:56:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋