Got a parking ticket even though I had a parking permit, appealed and it was upheld. Should I still keep trying?

Several years ago as I was nearing graduation from the prestigious business school at my local state university, I had the gall to park without a permit in structure on campus.

Of course when I returned from class I had a parking ticket. When I applied for graduation I was told that all parking tickets must be paid before I could graduate. Somehow, between that meeting and when I went to pay my graduation fees, the parking fine had disappeared.

Keep fighting it. The principle of it does matter...more than the money. It is part of your civic responsibility to make sure the administrating of parking tickets is done in the proper way. If everyone who faces the same issue as you, decides $45 is not worth the hassle, the parking ticket administrators will be able to keep doing a shoddy job. Its about forcing people to be accountable in their job.

what??? wrote:

I got a parking ticket for $45.00 for not having a permit on a college campus, even though I did have a correct day permit with the correct day scratched off. The police officer must not have seen my permit (even though it was facing the windshield)... anyway, I went to the ticket website and wrote this out and even attached a photo of my permit.

However, it looks like they say "upheld - hold until xx/xx/2017" which means my appeal wasn't successful.

It sounds like the next step would be an administrative hearing, and I need to pay the full amount first before I can request that. Do you think it is worth it to do that? It's just the principal of this that really bothers me, I got a ticket for no reason even though I did have the parking permit.

What do you expect from someone employed in a job that barely requires a high school education? The moronic pig or whore meter maid couldn't be bothered to do a little work in order not to inconvenience a taxpayer with his error. An error that could have been found out by a first grader who can read basic numbers and letters, by the way.

The lowlife pigs make their living robbing from innocent taxpayers. Don't give up fighting and DO NOT pay the ticket. You did nothing wrong. Stand up for yourself.

Fight it, but don't pay. Once they have your $, you will never see it again.

The problem is that to request an administrative hearing, the amount needs to be paid in full... what to do then?

This was on a campus. Most likely private security.

Not sure what police or taxpayers have to do with it? 🤔 You sound silly.

Fight it. Just remember the same administrators that (most likely) coddle the liberal student body and support your hatred for "the man," while gladly keep your ill gotten money. They have a visad.

what??? wrote:

The problem is that to request an administrative hearing, the amount needs to be paid in full... what to do then?

In these cases, I believe you write them the check but they do not cash it if you state you are appealing. At least that is how it works in the city where i am currently fighting a parking ticket.

I've been fighting it since january and they still haven't cashed my check.

Just write them a check for 0.45 instead of 45.00.

when law breaks down wrote:

This is what AR-15s were made for.

Interestingly I had an AR-15 air soft gun that I used to shoot the parking police with. It would be hilarious to see them looking around all confused and scared.

what??? wrote:

I got a parking ticket for $45.00 for not having a permit on a college campus, even though I did have a correct day permit with the correct day scratched off. The police officer must not have seen my permit (even though it was facing the windshield)... anyway, I went to the ticket website and wrote this out and even attached a photo of my permit.

However, it looks like they say "upheld - hold until xx/xx/2017" which means my appeal wasn't successful.

It sounds like the next step would be an administrative hearing, and I need to pay the full amount first before I can request that. Do you think it is worth it to do that? It's just the principal of this that really bothers me, I got a ticket for no reason even though I did have the parking permit.

Pay the fine to shut them down. Then harass the dickens out of them on social media.

And if you are an alumnus, then refused to donate any money or support.

Keep it rolling. Don't quit. Just make sure you cut off their opportunity to escalate.

Trump strikes again

when law breaks down wrote:

This is what AR-15s were made for.

I get it... but... not funny.

The OP stated a POLICE OFFICER issued the ticket. Can you read? If you cannot, don't fear. You could always apply to be a corrupt pig.

How does he know? He clearly states he wasn't there....

Most likely the dummy never hung his pass snd after the fact, pulled it out from under his pile of dirty clothes, took a picture and said "see, had it the entire time."

Oh I have no idea if it was a police officer, I just assumed some sort of campus security officer. Okay here is the part online talking about this:

Initial Review: To Contest a Citation at the First Level

For a period of 21 calendar days from the issuance of a parking citation or 14 days from the date of the first notice of parking violation, you may appeal the violation(s). There is no charge for this appeal.

You may request information on how to appeal by phone, but your appeal and the reasons supporting it must be submitted in writing.

If after the review, it is determined that the violation did not occur; that the registered owner was not responsible for the violation or that the extenuating circumstances make dismissal of the violation appropriate in the interest of justice; the violation shall be canceled and the results of the review shall be mailed to the appellant.

If after the review, it is determined that the violation did occur and the registered owner is responsible for the violation, the results of the review shall be mailed to the appellant with information on how to pay or appeal for a hearing.

To contest the Citation at the second level, Administrative Hearing

(b) If the person is dissatisfied with the results of the initial review, the person may request an administrative hearing of the violation no later than 21 calendar days following the mailing of the results of the issuing agency's initial review. The request may be made in writing or online through

www.CitationProcessingCenter.com

. The person requesting an administrative hearing shall deposit the amount of the parking penalty with the processing agency. The issuing agency shall provide a written procedure to allow a person to request an administrative hearing without payment of the parking penalty upon satisfactory proof of an inability to pay the amount due. Notice of this procedure shall be provided to all persons requesting an administrative hearing. After January 1, 1996, an administrative hearing shall be held within 90 calendar days following the receipt of a request for an administrative hearing, excluding time tolled pursuant to this article. The person requesting the hearing may request one continuance, not to exceed 21 calendar days.

(c) The administrative hearing process shall include the following:

(1) The person requesting a hearing shall have the choice of a hearing by mail or in person. An in-person hearing shall be conducted within the jurisdiction of the issuing agency. If an issuing agency contracts with an administrative provider, hearings shall be held within the jurisdiction of the issuing agency or no more than 21 miles outside the county.

(2) If the person requesting a hearing is a minor, that person shall be permitted to appear at a hearing or admit responsibility for the parking violation without the necessity of the appointment of a guardian. The processing agency may proceed against the minor in the same manner as against an adult.

(3) The administrative hearing shall be conducted in accordance with written procedures established by the issuing agency and approved by the governing body or chief executive officer of the issuing agency. The hearing shall provide an independent, objective, fair, and impartial review of contested parking violations.

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I submitted my initial appeal online and it looks like they rejected it because it says online "upheld - review. Hold until xx/xx/2017."

It sounds like the second one is a lot of work... I have to pay the ticket online, and then do an administrative hearing. Any suggestions?

bump

man im so glad i dont live in babylon anymore and have tobdeal with this sht. just reading these bs rules makes me nauseous.

or just go to office and be very polite and play dumb. say hey i think there was a mistake i got tix but had permit. dont mention the initial appeal you did or that youvknow abt secondary appeal. theyll look you up and see appeal and be like yeah its so weird i shpwed them pic of permit ( have it with you) but it says upheld.....pause now. theyll mention secondary and just be like thas really conplicated and i have to pay it anyways. can you see that it was a mistake and clear it? im certain they can.

option b

provide documentation youre broke?

option c

do appeal you should win

option d (do regardless lol)

put them on blast online.

option e.

go way above. like to presidents office secretary or something lol and write a note abt the ridiculousness of it.

be honest was permit visible? that usually is requirement

Did you fail English class?

Is the OP Aric Van Halen? I could have sworn he recently tweeted about getting a ticket even though he had a permit. If so it looks like it's been deleted.

I could also be getting him mixed up with somebody else.