Today, I found a great parking spot but I wasn't sure if it was restricted by any means or of I could just park there for free. I asked a police officer walking by and he told me it was alright, only to come back 4 hours later to find a ticket on my windshield. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was looking for a parking spot and finally found one. Trying to figure out if the spot was legal, I asked a cop that had pulled up. He said it was fine. I came back 3 hours later to a parking ticket. FML
Today, I parked my car, went to pay for my spot, and returned to my car only to find a parking violation ticket tucked under the windshield wipers. This all happened in less than a minute. FML
Today, I went to city hall to pay for a parking ticket. After returning to my truck, I found a parking ticket on my window. FML
Today, I wasn't sure whether it was past the time when they stopped giving out parking tickets. I checked the meters on either side of my car, and both were expired, so I figured I was good. I came back out to all three of us having tickets. FML
Today, I got a parking ticket while I was in the car. I didn't even notice it happen. Ninja cops do exist. FML
Today, I found a parking ticket on my car. Out of five cars who were in violation of the same infraction, I was the only one who received a ticket. FML
Today, I got a parking ticket for parking in my neighbors' parking spot. I parked there because my neighbors were parked in my parking spot. FML
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
Today, a police officer pulled me over. He asked me where I was headed, so I jokingly replied, "Probably to jail after you run my name". He laughed and took my information, only to then arrest me for unpaid parking tickets I never received. FML
Today, I got a parking ticket while standing beside my car. FML
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Top comments
RichardPencil 32
The cop meant it was alright for him -- you helped him with his quota!
chirstinap325 23
Well played, Occifer. Should have known it was a trap it's 2016 haha
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chirstinap325 23
Well played, Occifer. Should have known it was a trap it's 2016 haha
Sia_Will 13
Occifer?
chirstinap325 23
It's like drunk officer lol
cootiequeen4444 11
I feel it would be more like "well paid, offfffisslurrrr" hit two jokes with one stone... sentence. whatever.
chirstinap325 23
Yeah you're right that is better lol
RichardPencil 32
The cop meant it was alright for him -- you helped him with his quota!
kaitlyn520 13
Damn.. Is there anyway you can figure out if it was the same cop who ticketed you? If so I'd definitely fight that! Well.. Either way I'd try to fight the ticket saying that a cop told you it was okay to park there, unfortunately, things may not go in your favor. It's really not fair, I'm sorry OP :( I hope you can get outta that.
Shade1982 21
I doubt you can fight that, unless the ticket really was unlawful (I doubt it). Unless you have at least two witnesses (one is usually not enough) to the cop telling you that, you have no case. The cop will simply deny it. And even IF you have witnesses, the law still outclasses one cop. The cop might get a warning for giving you incorrect information, but I doubt the ticket will be rescinded since it was still a lawful ticket...
MBoomer 14
I'm pretty sure it wasn't the same one. I was told that by a cop and got the ticket from the city traffic warden (I hope thats the right term in english). And since I dont have the name of the cop there is nothing I can really do.
Dat_Class_Tho 26
Well, if you were parked for 4 hours in a spot that has a time limit (like 20 min, 2 hours, or anything in between) then there's no way that you are getting out of the ticket. You asked the cop if it was free parking, and he said yes. Neither of you brought up time limits. But if it was a faded red curb, unmarked bus stop, or some other "no parking anytime of day" situation: definitely fight that shit. The cop was a dumbass and the city needs to properly mark those things.
torbey 23
Is it just me... Or has this situation been a FML before? *searches*
J352SAURUS 30
I'm pretty sure this is a repost.
drrobotnik1 18
YDI for trusting a cop. you're lucky you got away alive.
MidnaLink 35
A little extreme, don't you think?
jazalea8 16
I would take a picture of the parking spot. Then say where are the signs saying it was a restricted parking spot? Take a picture of the curb and your surroundings. Then fight the ticket. If you are not sure, then it is more than likely there is not a clear sign of it being restricted. Thus, leaving the idea that it is a free parking spot.
AlficiaEff 6
A lot of cities have parking bylaws that aren't posted on signs and apply to areas without signs. It wouldn't work if that were the case. It would be the responsibility of the driver to know the laws. Not sure wtf this cop was doing though.
species4872 20
Assuming they are in the U.S or is it Trumpia now.
AlficiaEff 6
Canada's the same way. But yes, I am assuming whatever legal system they are under is similar to mine, which may not be the case. Trumpia will not be officially founded until January 20th. It is Obamapocalyspe right now.
middlenamefrank 8
That's what signs are for. Were there any nearby? If no, you were allowed to park there. Something tells me you aren't telling us the whole story.
PrinceDarko 13
Unfortunately cops are not required to tell you the truth. Doesn't help his quota
Shade1982 21
Actually, cops ARE by law required to tell you the truth in pretty much every country, unless you live in a seriously skewed backwater place :P. It still won't help you with the ticket. If the ticket was issued correctly, a cop giving you incorrect information won't get your ticket rescinded. It is still your responsibility to check the situation.
peterburk 5
There's a difference between "Park anywhere, you'll be fine", and "Park anywhere, you'll be fined"