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How do I contest a parking ticket I received in a "Handicap Parking Space" with no sign and severely faded paint lines?
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Hello, I would NEVER park in a handicap spot and is a pet peeve of mine when others do. I totally checked out the space before I parked in it (the parking lot is under major rennovation btw) went into a store and came out to find a $315 tix! I looked for the cop that left it & ran into a Sheriff parked there who told me to go to take pics & go to City Hall to contest. The spaces near this all had bright blue lines & signs posted. I took pictures of faded paint on the ground and the lack of sign in this space. Frustrating, given that I really looked hard and made a concious decision to park there feeling confident it was no longer deemed "handicapped parking" Help!!
I agree with the officer - take photographs of the area to show what you saw when you parked. It is unreasonable to expect a person to know not to park somewhere if it is not clearly marked. Then, you must determine how to fight the ticket. Some places (like Texas) you must request a hearing for parking matters (v. receiving a court date for traffic matters.) Be sure to take photographs of the well-marked areas, too, so you can show the judge what was affecting your decision making in parking where you did.
You or your attorney must look at your citation to determine what court will be "hearing" your case and the procedures to request a review. Traffic court is different in every jurisdiction. Sometimes they want you to send in written declaration with corresponding evidence, other times you need to personally appear and request a court date or hearing. If you have the means I suggest you retain an attorney to review your documents and guide you through the process.
This sounds like a ticket worth fighting! Your best bet is to take pictures of the missing signage and faded paint, file your contest to the ticket, and be sure to be on time for your appearance. It's usually best if you don't admit to any liability during the hearing.
Best of luck to you!
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Definitely contest this ticket. Take the pictures as suggested. Take picture clearly marked handicapped spaces with the blue signs. Get an attorney to help you fight this.
