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Last Answer on September 05, 2013

Can you issue tickets for offenses other than expired meters, like parking too close to a hydrant or in a handicap spot?

Asked by Karyn almost 12 years ago

Yes. We can issue a parking infraction notice for any parking violation. I give out tickets for people parked in disabled parking spaces, parking too close to fire hydrants, parking too close to the intersection etc. We also issue tickets on private property when someone is there without the consent of the property owner.

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I parked right in front of a meter in dallas,tx and paid for over two hours but soon after that another car pulled up and said that's there meter and the one further down is mines because the first car didn't pull up enough so is this my metere or no

Asked by simone over 11 years ago

I really wouldn't be able to answer that question efficiently without seeing a photo or being familiar with the area. In most cases the meter you pay for is the one cloeset to your car.

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I got a $450 ticket for parking in a handicapped loading zone (legitimately didn't see the sign, it was dark and raining), but the officer put the wrong license plate number on the ticket (one digit off). Does this mean that it will be dismissed?

Asked by Ticketed over 11 years ago

If the license plate on the ticket was written incorrectly the ticket is not valid. In any case take this ticket to a first appearance facility listed on the back of the ticket to ensure it gets cancelled. It is also important to do this since the license plate listed on the ticket may belong to someone else and they will be getting a court notification of impending conviction. To save this poor person the trouble of proving they were never parked at that location I would make sure that you do this ASAP. It is also a good idea to take your ownership with you to prove that the license plate was indeed incorrect.

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I hate to say it, but I have on many occasions, been able to drive away before the ticket was put on my window. Most recently the officer was printing the ticket and did not get it on my car before I drove away. I am assuming this ticket is invalid?

Asked by Park and Dash almost 12 years ago

If the ticket was not served to your vehicle then you are home free. It doesn't mean that the ticket is invalid either as it was written justly. Contrary to popular belief, there is still a record of individuals who "get away" before the ticket is issued. If the officer has already printed the ticket and just hasn't served it to your vehicle, all of that information is still on record and is marked as "drove away" as opposed to "served."

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Do you give out more tickets when you're in a bad mood?

Asked by Elliott almost 12 years ago

My mood doesn't have anything to do with my productivity. If more people are parked illegally then I give out more tickets. If no one is out that day, the amount of tickets I give out decreases. I will admit that I'm less inclined to deal with peoples theatrics when i am in a bad mood, but it doesn't affect my work performance.

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I recieved a ticket for depositing money in the wrong meter, which was closest to my car. The correct meter was blocked by a sign and I couldn't see it from the angled space. What are the rules on meters and visibility and signage for meters?

Asked by jmore818 almost 12 years ago

I can't really answer your question without knowing what area you were parked in , My suggestion to you is to call the department that deals with Parking in your city and to inquire about their specific rules. Or you can also stop and ask the next parking officer you see for clarification. I am assuming that you were using an old styled meter where you put money directly into a meter, and not a "pay and display" machine. The only rules we have for the old style meters is that the meter closest to the car is the one to be used. If there is a broken meter or a missing meter, it is the responsibility of the driver to find another spot to park in. As for visibility and the signage for meters, the instructions for use and times of use are displayed on the actual meter themselves. The meters are always adjacent to the parking space. Again I do suggest you talk to someone who is actually familiar with the area in question, and for the city you were in.

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When there is no meter but there are signs that say "2-hour parking" how do you keep track of how long a car has been parked there? Is it OK to move your car at 2 hours to a nearby spot? Would you notice this?

Asked by Rita almost 12 years ago

We keep track of people parked in areas with specific time allowances by chalking the tires of the car. If we return after the allowed time and the tires of a car still have the chalk marks on it, we are able to ticket it. You are allowed to move to a nearby spot and start the process again. There is also another method that is used when chalking tires is not possible (bad weather etc.) which is called valve stemming. We take note of the position of the air valve on the tires of the car and if they are in the same position as when we first noted them, we are able to ticket them for parking in excess of the permitted time.

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Can you issue tickets for offenses other than expired meters, like parking too close to a hydrant or in a handicap spot?

I parked right in front of a meter in dallas,tx and paid for over two hours but soon after that another car pulled up and said that's there meter and the one further down is mines because the first car didn't pull up enough so is this my metere or no

I got a $450 ticket for parking in a handicapped loading zone (legitimately didn't see the sign, it was dark and raining), but the officer put the wrong license plate number on the ticket (one digit off). Does this mean that it will be dismissed?

I hate to say it, but I have on many occasions, been able to drive away before the ticket was put on my window. Most recently the officer was printing the ticket and did not get it on my car before I drove away. I am assuming this ticket is invalid?

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Do you give out more tickets when you're in a bad mood?

I recieved a ticket for depositing money in the wrong meter, which was closest to my car. The correct meter was blocked by a sign and I couldn't see it from the angled space. What are the rules on meters and visibility and signage for meters?

When there is no meter but there are signs that say "2-hour parking" how do you keep track of how long a car has been parked there? Is it OK to move your car at 2 hours to a nearby spot? Would you notice this?

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Ask me anything!

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Can you issue tickets for offenses other than expired meters, like parking too close to a hydrant or in a handicap spot?

I parked right in front of a meter in dallas,tx and paid for over two hours but soon after that another car pulled up and said that's there meter and the one further down is mines because the first car didn't pull up enough so is this my metere or no

I got a $450 ticket for parking in a handicapped loading zone (legitimately didn't see the sign, it was dark and raining), but the officer put the wrong license plate number on the ticket (one digit off). Does this mean that it will be dismissed?

I hate to say it, but I have on many occasions, been able to drive away before the ticket was put on my window. Most recently the officer was printing the ticket and did not get it on my car before I drove away. I am assuming this ticket is invalid?

Also on Jobstr...

Do you give out more tickets when you're in a bad mood?

I recieved a ticket for depositing money in the wrong meter, which was closest to my car. The correct meter was blocked by a sign and I couldn't see it from the angled space. What are the rules on meters and visibility and signage for meters?

When there is no meter but there are signs that say "2-hour parking" how do you keep track of how long a car has been parked there? Is it OK to move your car at 2 hours to a nearby spot? Would you notice this?

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