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Old 03-05-2008, 02:53 PM
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Over 18" from curb??

What is the name of your state? California

Near my work, there is a spot where a parking garage is under the street. There is a portion of the street right above the garage which accomodates 2 small cars, but there's one parking meter. Naturally, if one car is parked all the way to the right next to the curb where the meter is, another car can squeeze into the left side and park.

There was a car already parked next to the meter, and so I parked on the left. Great spot and no need to pay the meter. When I came back, the other car was gone, and I found a parking ticket for VC22502A, indicating over 18" from the curb. Well, duh!! Of course, because there's enough room for 2 cars!

Any advice on how to fight this? Did the officer pull out a tape measure??
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What is the name of your state? California

Near my work, there is a spot where a parking garage is under the street. There is a portion of the street right above the garage which accomodates 2 small cars, but there's one parking meter. Naturally, if one car is parked all the way to the right next to the curb where the meter is, another car can squeeze into the left side and park.

There was a car already parked next to the meter, and so I parked on the left. Great spot and no need to pay the meter. When I came back, the other car was gone, and I found a parking ticket for VC22502A, indicating over 18" from the curb. Well, duh!! Of course, because there's enough room for 2 cars!

Any advice on how to fight this? Did the officer pull out a tape measure??

Q: Any advice on how to fight this?

A: Since you admitted to committing the violation, I don't see where you have any defense.
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Old 03-05-2008, 03:19 PM
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Q: Any advice on how to fight this?

A: Since you admitted to committing the violation, I don't see where you have any defense.
My defense is that it's 2 parking spots. There are many other streets with this scenario. If there is room for 2 vehicles, why can't 2 vehicles be parked there? If this is a violation of anything, a sign should be posted. Right?
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What is the name of your state? California

Near my work, there is a spot where a parking garage is under the street. There is a portion of the street right above the garage which accomodates 2 small cars, but there's one parking meter. Naturally, if one car is parked all the way to the right next to the curb where the meter is, another car can squeeze into the left side and park.

There was a car already parked next to the meter, and so I parked on the left. Great spot and no need to pay the meter. When I came back, the other car was gone, and I found a parking ticket for VC22502A, indicating over 18" from the curb. Well, duh!! Of course, because there's enough room for 2 cars!

Any advice on how to fight this? Did the officer pull out a tape measure??
You are required to park with your tires within 18" of the curb on the right hand side.
Or am I missing something in your story?
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plus if there is one meter, why do you think its 2 spots?
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Were the parking spaces marked in any way?

Even if there is ROOM to park on the other side of the car, you are still required to have your right wheels within 18" from the curb. Be lucky they didn't also hit you for violating the meter!

If you wish to contest the parking citation, follow the instructions on the citation and schedule a hearing with the local agency impaneled to hear those complaints.

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Old 03-06-2008, 01:49 PM
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You are required to park with your tires within 18" of the curb on the right hand side.
Or am I missing something in your story?
THANK YOU Zigner !! ...
what an idiot... if there's no meter... OBVIOUSLY there wasn't a legal parking spot. You can't make up your own parking spots people...
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I'd like to add a footnote:
If the street was a one-way, you could park with your wheels 18" from the LEFT side curb...but I'm guessing that doesn't apply in this case.
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You are required to park with your tires within 18" of the curb on the right hand side.
Or am I missing something in your story?
THANK YOU Zigner !! ...
what an idiot... if there's no meter... OBVIOUSLY there wasn't a legal parking spot. You can't make up your own parking spots people...
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THANK YOU Zigner !! ...
what an idiot... if there's no meter... OBVIOUSLY there wasn't a legal parking spot. You can't make up your own parking spots people...
Now now, although some posters may condescend from time to time, there is no need for name-calling.
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