sconosciuto81
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
Back on 2/5/09 I received a parking violation for parking in a handicap spot. I did not realize that I had parked in a handicap space until I got back to my car and the ticket was already written. I must have missed the fact that it was a handicap space since all the other handicap spaces around it had signs directly in front of them and had the handicap painting on the ground. The sign is actually located 4-5 feet back from where I was parked and I simply didn't see it. Does anyone have any insight on Texas law or where I can find more information.
The below link outlines Texas handicap parking signs/markings. I'm not so sure how this pertains to state/local law at all...
ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/cmd/cserve/standard/traffic/pmap.pdf
Is there maybe some sort of guidelines that says the sign must be visible from the driver/passenger side of the car? Would there be local laws specific to the City of Houston that spell out what is required for placement of handicap signage? As you can see from the pictures the space is rather large and you could fit almost 2 vehicles in this space.
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket1.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket2.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket3.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket4.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket5.jpg
I would just pay the fine but its $205! Any ideas much appreciated. Am I just delaying the inevitable, should I just give up and pay the ticket or do I have anything to stand on?
Thanks!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Back on 2/5/09 I received a parking violation for parking in a handicap spot. I did not realize that I had parked in a handicap space until I got back to my car and the ticket was already written. I must have missed the fact that it was a handicap space since all the other handicap spaces around it had signs directly in front of them and had the handicap painting on the ground. The sign is actually located 4-5 feet back from where I was parked and I simply didn't see it. Does anyone have any insight on Texas law or where I can find more information.
The below link outlines Texas handicap parking signs/markings. I'm not so sure how this pertains to state/local law at all...
ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/cmd/cserve/standard/traffic/pmap.pdf
- This document indicates that "pavement markings are REQUIRED unless stated elsewhere in the plans" which there are none
- This document indicates the sign "should have a minimum mounting height of 7ft" which it does not
- sign is not a standard State of Texas handicap approved sign?
Is there maybe some sort of guidelines that says the sign must be visible from the driver/passenger side of the car? Would there be local laws specific to the City of Houston that spell out what is required for placement of handicap signage? As you can see from the pictures the space is rather large and you could fit almost 2 vehicles in this space.
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket1.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket2.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket3.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket4.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sconosciuto81/ticket5.jpg
I would just pay the fine but its $205! Any ideas much appreciated. Am I just delaying the inevitable, should I just give up and pay the ticket or do I have anything to stand on?
Thanks!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?