It was rainy and mucky outside, I couldn't see the lines and the cars were parked farther down as well. I just parked where the other cars were lined up and didn't think about it, and ran to get out of the rain. I guess I did park in two meters. It says I parked in a prohibited place ( 2 meters - 20R05 & 20R05) WOuldn't those be the same meters? ha! Do I have to pay it or should I contest?
2007-04-11 05:58:07 · 8 answers · asked by AO 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You should contest it. You will get off, because the ticket only mentions one space.
But be more careful next time - I HATE it when people hog two parking spots.
2007-04-11 06:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what state your in. In New Jersey the summons is not taken at face value. There can be an error on a parking ticket and you will still pay the fine. It will go to the testimony of the police officer or parking enforcement agent.
2007-04-11 18:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by bcre8iv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely contest it - bring up the poor/obscured markings.
Also make note of the fact that the ticketing officer wrote down the same meter # twice.
If you contest it - and the cop that wrote the ticket doesn't show up - you might just walk.
Otherwise, make sure you've got your story straight, and you may be able to talk your way out of it.
2007-04-11 13:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by Joe M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though the lines weren't visible, the meters were. You're only defense is if you put money in both meters, but then you would be admitting without a doubt to the violation. It probably would have been cheaper just to buy an umbrella.
2007-04-11 14:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but you not being able to see the sign isn't the officers fault. You deserved the ticket.
Pay it.
Ignore Sarge, parking tickets don't affect anything, not your insurance, nor your driving record. Only moving violations do.
2007-04-11 13:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by James Dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contest it, it doesn't hurt to try, but I think you have a good chance since there appears to be an error on your ticket.
2007-04-11 13:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, fight it, I would hate to have a parking ticket on my record, it fallows you for the rest of your life.
2007-04-11 13:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just pay it! They've heard it all.
2007-04-11 13:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋