is a private parking ticket legally binding in a free car park ie a supermarket?

Question

admittedly it was in a disabled.

Answer 1

its legal in the sence that if u do not pay the fine thay will take u to the small claims court , but if any where on the ticket it states that its a fine let it go to court as it will be thrown out because no 1 can issue a fine as only a court can issue a fine its a loop hole in the law a lawyer should tell u that or ur local citizen advice bureaue

Answer 2

Yessur! We are all 'up tight' about parking fines but in this case you must blame the power of the computer! You have one and no doubt accept the benefits of it. Then there's the 'downside', as you know. The authorities have the damned cheek to use them too! Your vehicle details will have been logged instantly and you will receive the fine and possibly an extra one for 'driving away'. You might have some difficulty in proving that the ticket was not affixed to your windscreen or handed to you. You could always go to court with your indignation and present your evidence, then be found guilty and be fined even more. That's the way it works, I am afraid, unless you can afford a clever lawyer who will cost you 'bucket-loads'. Why not 'fess up'? (You see I am up to date with the latest tripe - well, from a year or so ago.) You knew all of this full well. I have no sympathy, unless it happens to me! Don't worry, long-term, though. Traffic wardens will soon be a thing of the past as everything you do, whether in your car, outside your car, or anywhere else, will be recorded and you can be sure that there will be an offence for which you can be fined directly - on your door mat, so to speak. I feel sorry for people in the future who will no longer have the luxury of yelling and swearing at Wardens. It always seems to be the same - 'I was only there for a minute.' 'I am an exception. I drive a 4 x 4'. 'My wife is pregnant.' Write, a funny book, sir, and get your money back!

Answer 3

How unconscionable of you to illegally park in a "HANDICAPPED space. Although most shopping center parking is on private property, most will have a sigh posted somewhere indicating that the property owner has authorized the local law enforcement agency enforce that jurisdictions traffic laws on the property. Since you were being an "@sshole" and parking in a HANDICAPPED space it is most likely that some poor HANDICAPPED person unable to access this space reported you. Yes, that ticket is binding. Pay it and stay out of HANDICAPPED spaces.

Answer 4

Not legally binding.

The supermarket would have to pursue the parking fee through the civil courts. This could end add extra costs as you are almost certain to lose and pay costs on top of the fee.

They would somehow have to obtain your name & address before proceedings could start and this itself would require a court order for the DVLA to release such information.

Answer 5

Let me get this straight... You parked in a handicapped parking spot, and got ticketed for it. GOOD!!! As a disabled veteran, who has seen this happen all too often,,, I hope the Judge throws the book at you!

Answer 6

Check this link for references to New York laws regarding parking in a handicap reserved space: http://www.myindependentliving.org/parking.htm

In particular, the following statement seems to sum it up pretty well:

Enable enforcement officers to enforce reserved parking laws at shopping centers or other facilities in both public and private lots (S.1203-c(6)).

I'm guessing laws in other states will be similar enough that one shouldn't disregard the signs.

Answer 7

You will be better paying the fine ,if you don,t you will end up paying court cost in the long run .

Answer 8

Yep - it's on their property, so they can have a private firm ticket your car.

Answer 9

If there were warning signs I would think so. You could try not paying it just to see what happens!

Answer 10

Pay it and stay your butt outta those spaces! SHEESH!