Today, I got a $60 parking ticket for not paying the $2.50 pay-to-park fee. I checked my bank records, which proved that I'd paid the fee, for the correct space too. The problem is the fine is too small to contest in traffic court. FML
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Today, I went to contest a parking ticket in court. I came out 3 hours later, all charges clear, to a new parking ticket on my windshield, for the same amount I just got cleared. FML
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GlennGuagmire 20
There should be a phone number that u may complain about the ticket, I'd probably try and call.
worldclassrager 41
Show them the receipt you had for parking if you have it...that usually voids the ticket...
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Comments (46)
fearbasel04 9
Do not pay it, let it reach hundreds with late fees. then take it to court.
trucker2 33
Judge Judy will decide ...
clair_brodie 35
Normally there is a checkbox on there that you can deny it was you or something like that, and send them in the proof that you paid it.
zaidthunder1 27
60 dollars is high. It can get you a new video game for your Xbox.
stoneybadger78 6
No traffic/parking violation is too small for traffic court you can request a hearing, it's you're right.
SlytherinSasha 8
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blupenguin29 14
Don't pay it, wait until they take your license and then go and contest that.
soulreaper12296 28
Can't you just fight it in a small-claims court?
manuwish 9
Right now it might be too small, but you reacted and asked and they told you that, document who told you that with date and time, document every contact with those who issued the wrong ticket. Tell them about the payment and that you will not pay for an incorrect parking ticket, since you have proof! Print out your proof. Keep your documents prepared. take care OP.
nicholcm 5
depending on how the laws work where you are, leave it until it becomes large enough to contest in court