{"id":15812,"date":"2018-08-29T16:54:04","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T20:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=15812"},"modified":"2023-05-30T11:17:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:17:05","slug":"how-to-fight-a-parking-ticket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-fight-a-parking-ticket\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dispute a Parking Ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing more frustrating than finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parking_violation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parking ticket<\/a> on your windshield when you &#8216;were sure&#8217; you parked legally.\u00a0 The good news is you can try to right the wrong.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a strategy you can use to dispute a parking ticket.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Read the ticket carefully<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Even though you\u2019re probably upset, don\u2019t let your anger make you do something irrational.\u00a0 Ripping the parking ticket to shreds or throwing it away is a bad idea.\u00a0 Ignoring parking tickets can result in penalties, your car being towed and, in some places, a suspended license.\u00a0 The smart thing to do is read the document carefully.\u00a0 Look for any information that may be illegible, missing or incorrectly described.\u00a0 This can be things like the plate number, your car&#8217;s make, the place of occurrence or time of day.\u00a0 If your parking ticket contains errors, it&#8217;s considered invalid.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Gather evidence<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>You can\u2019t dispute a parking ticket just because you don\u2019t want to pay.\u00a0 You need to have a good argument and proof that supports your claims.\u00a0 Before you move your car, gather all the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Evidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">evidence<\/a> you can.\u00a0 Let\u2019s say you were issued a parking ticket during a time frame when signs say meters weren\u2019t in effect.\u00a0 To prove your innocence, you can snap a picture of a nearby sign.\u00a0 If it&#8217;s an issue of a broken meter, record a video of yourself trying to put money in the machine and it not registering.\u00a0 Make sure the footage is in focus and everything is clearly visible.\u00a0 You can also prove your case using:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Diagrams or drawings depicting where you were parked<\/li>\r\n<li>Maps of the location<\/li>\r\n<li>Witness statements<\/li>\r\n<li>Police reports showing that your car was missing at the time<\/li>\r\n<li>Towing bills that prove your car wasn&#8217;t on the road<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Request a hearing<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Typically, you can dispute a parking ticket by requesting a hearing-by-mail or an in-person <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hearing_(law)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing<\/a>.\u00a0 Specific instructions and the deadline will be written somewhere on the citation.\u00a0 Do it early so you can avoid racking up interest and penalties.\u00a0 To file your appeal by mail, just write a letter explaining your defense and attach your evidence.\u00a0 Statements like &#8216;I didn&#8217;t know the law&#8217; or &#8216;I was just about to move my car&#8217; or &#8216;I was in a hurry&#8217; won&#8217;t cut it with an arbitrator or judge, so don&#8217;t go there.\u00a0 Even if it&#8217;s the truth, it doesn&#8217;t give you the right to park illegally.\u00a0 Before mailing your documents, make copies of everything for your own records.\u00a0 Once your submission is reviewed, you&#8217;ll receive a letter with a decision.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather show up in-person, make sure you arrive early, dress appropriately and be prepared.\u00a0 The officer who issued the citation may be there but don\u2019t let that throw you off your game.\u00a0 Keep your emotions in check and stick to the facts when explaining your story.\u00a0 If you have evidence, have it readily available and bring multiple copies.\u00a0 Most of the time, a decision will be rendered immediately.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Stop breaking the law<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>You\u2019ll save yourself time, money and aggravation if you take the proper precautions to avoid getting a parking ticket in the first place.\u00a0 Before you leave your car, look around and read the nearby signs to make sure your spot is legal.\u00a0 If you plan to park by a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parking_meter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meter<\/a>, pay as directed and leave when your time is up.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-tax-filing-made-fast-and-ez-no-tax-knowledge-needed\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Tax filing made fast and ez. 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