What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
Hi everyone, I only have a year of driving experience and rarely drive to the city that often (I live in Staten Island). On Saturday, I parked my car on 35th Street & Broadway. There is a sign saying "NO STANDING, EXCEPT, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, METERED PARKING". So I though that means I can park there if I pay for the meter. I paid $2 for the meter and went to pick up something. I came back after 30mins and found that I got a parking ticket, "No Std Com Mtr Zone".
I am going to plead "Not Guilty". I would like to know what is my chances of winning if I request a hearing? My arguments are as following:
Anyone have any comments or advices? I did some research online and in this forum. I found that a lot of people have the same exact experience as mine. But so far I couldn't see any solution or winning case for this situation. Please let me know if anyone won in this case and let me know if there are any valid arguments. Thank you in advance for the help.
Hi everyone, I only have a year of driving experience and rarely drive to the city that often (I live in Staten Island). On Saturday, I parked my car on 35th Street & Broadway. There is a sign saying "NO STANDING, EXCEPT, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, METERED PARKING". So I though that means I can park there if I pay for the meter. I paid $2 for the meter and went to pick up something. I came back after 30mins and found that I got a parking ticket, "No Std Com Mtr Zone".
I am going to plead "Not Guilty". I would like to know what is my chances of winning if I request a hearing? My arguments are as following:
1. We have never learned those signs when getting a driving license. So they should make the sign more clear by saying commercial vehicles only.
2. The parking meter doesn't say anything commercial vehicles only. That street is exclusive to commercial vehicles since the sign doesn't indicate any exception time.
3. I talked to a traffic officer before in another area and he told me that I can park at there as long as I paid the meter.
4. A lot of people are confused by this sign since a lot of experienced drivers told me that it's a legal spot to park as long as I paid.Anyone have any comments or advices? I did some research online and in this forum. I found that a lot of people have the same exact experience as mine. But so far I couldn't see any solution or winning case for this situation. Please let me know if anyone won in this case and let me know if there are any valid arguments. Thank you in advance for the help.