I live in the city of New York were parking is almost non existant, I parked in what I thought was a legal parking space, which turned out to be a Bus Stop, but the sign was not present. I thought that taking pictures of the area would be enough, but I was found guilty, but later reversed on appeal. The officer who issued the summons continued to issue summones to vehicles parked in that space as I later found out through FOIL (Freedom of information) I spent a considerable amount of time and effort defending the violation, because of the officer and the first judge who acted with malice when he found me guilty of the violation. Can I sue to recover the cost of defending the parking violation?
2007-01-12 03:07:35 · 5 answers · asked by Rxpower 2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
nope...you did that on your own accord.
2007-01-12 03:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by tecvba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have laws that protect an officer when performing his duties under the "color of law." You'd most likely have to prove the officer intentionally wrote you the ticket for malicious purposes. I'd say you had a difficult fight ahead of you if you tried. My best advise is to be thankful you were able to have the courts decision reversed on appeal. If there is a problem with the city improperly marking a no parking zone....I'd be ringing the phone of the mayor off the hook!!
2007-01-12 03:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't successfully fight that.
They are a big revenue generator for the city and you don't have a prayer of winning.
They have every possible defense angle covered.
You were granted a miracle in having the guilty verdict reversed.
It will be a whole lot cheaper for you to just cut your losses.
2007-01-12 03:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the position I stay, (Calgary, Alberta) the city has pink-gentle cameras - and it truly is an excellent money cow. a variety of of people regard them as only a sparkling way of amassing taxes. the city plans on procuring and setting up dozens more suitable in the subsequent year or 2, that is how worthwhile that's. the city makes money off the stupidity of a few people.
2016-10-30 22:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it up ..u cant fight city hall or the parking bureau. Iv fought several tickets and when its over forget it.
2007-01-12 03:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋