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Double parking citation in Los Angeles.
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I was dropping my boyfriend off in front of his apartment at 2 AM in a quiet street in Los Angeles after he walked me to my car. I did not have my car unattended, did not have my engines off, and was not in standstill for more than a minute (we were stopped literally as we were saying goodbye.) The cop jotted down something from my license, and said he was giving me a citation, and left without giving me a ticket.
What is the difference between a citation and a ticket?
What are the defenses against double parking violations in Los Angeles?
I have never received a verbal citation before, what should I expect to happen?
Thank you for your help.
"Citation" is just the formal name for a ticket. In most states, the officer is required to cite you on scene for a traffic violation. If you were not cited on scene and did not receive anything in the mail shortly thereafter, then it is unlikely that you have been properly cited for a traffic offense. An officer cannot cite you verbally; most likely he decided at the last minute not to give you a ticket.
If you do receive notice of a citation or a hearing, you should contact a local traffic or defense attorney, because you may have a strong defense against the alleged violation.
