expensive parking ticket... problem...?

Question

i got a parking ticket for parking on street between two handicap signs...... thing is the ticket is 200$ so i'd like to get it atleast reduced... if i was to plead guilty with explanation..... do i need to appear in court or will they expect a letter from me then reduce or leave accordingly


my explanation it was during a snow storm so my vision was abstructed as to seeing the signs on the side of street and also my car was maybe 30% past the sign i wasnt parked directy in the area.... what do you all think!?

also does a not guilty plea require a letter or court appearance for parking ticket?

Answer 1

It doesn't matter if you're all in the space or not. As long as you obstructed the handicapped spot, you'll get the ticket. It sounds like you parted in that 'zoned off' space between handicapped spaces where they unload wheelchairs or something. THAT is bad, bad, bad.

As for it's a snow storm or not, that's a hard one to convince them otherwise... As you'd usually also have a blue curb, AND the street sign, not to mention the handicapped sign on the ground. Unless it's like whiteout conditions it's be kinda hard to argue that you failed to spot ANY of the three. Then you'd be guilty of negligence. ;)

Usually there are two ways to do this: by mail ("trial by declaration") where you write a letter and submit evidence, and whoever cited you will also write a letter, and the judge/commissioner will look at both and issue a ruling. Or you can request a court date and present your argument in person. However, you have to declare your intentions within 21 or 30 days, depending on what it says on the ticket.

Answer 2

If you plead guilty, you will not get a chance to plead your case. If you plead not guilty, and are found guilty, the fine may be higher. Sometimes the judge may give you options, but that all depends on what jurisdiction gave you the citation. Personally, your excuse is poor. Police don't ticket 70% of you car, and you could easily see the sign once you exited the vehicle. If you really don't have a legitimate excuse for blocking handicapped parking, and I can't think of any, you may just have to chalk this one to experience.

Answer 3

This all depends on what the laws are for your particular state/city. I would contact a lawyer in the area and get advice or just pay the ticket.

Answer 4

she sounds like a spoiled little ungrateful brat. savour the tickets your self and produce considered one of your girlfriends with you. (make specific it truly is the female pal who truly does not get lots time to hold out with you or the only that's the main under pressure together with her teenagers...it truly is going to likely be a great day for the two considered one of you) yet, why are "YOU" making the sacrifices and suffering to furnish this little lady what she needs. permit her dad be incharge of that and purely step aside for a breather as long as you could. do no longer permit you recognize'll use them, provide her no explantion related to the tickets...and next time she asks for something high priced tell her you will confer together with her dad approximately it or flattly tell her "sorry, i'm no longer able to". superb needs which contain your subject and don't permit her stretch your budget. teenagers get further and further high priced as they strengthen older . what is going to you do while she's sixteen/17 yrs previous. I do have self belief you're contributing to her "spoilness"

Answer 5

if you go to court by urself you cn loose the case.
however you can hire a ticket lawyer and they can release the ticket.wont show on your record no points and you dont haveto pay
good luck

Answer 6

I hope you took pictures...that might help.