Last Updated on September 18, 2023 by Lawrence Berezin
Avoiding an NYC parking ticket on a dark, dank, dreary day in New York City
An NYC parking ticket tale. You spent 20 minutes circling the block, hoping to find an on-street parking space. And then, a miracle of miracles. You spot a driver pulling out of a parking space in the distance. Meanwhile, with the grace and power of a NASCAR driver, you win the race to the parking space and navigate it flawlessly.
A small part of your vehicle extends into a bus stop zone. Subsequently, you exit your car, walk to the parking meter and your world crumbles. You feel lucky, so you leave your car in the parking space.
Upon your return, the iconic orange envelope is waiting for you.
In short, you parked in the bus stop zone and violated Code 19. Is there any way out of this mess?
The Form and Content of the Notice of Violation (Summons)
This dreaded orange epistle is commonly referred to as a NYC parking ticket.
Notice of Violation,
39-02 (a)(1)
The notice of violation (summons) shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Director and shall contain:
- The registration plate number
- The type of registration
- The state of registration
- The date of expiration
- A description of the vehicle
- a general statement of the violation alleged, including a reference to 34 RCNY § 4-08 or applicable provision of the Vehicle and Traffic Law or of the Administrative Code of the City of New York or any other law or rule,
- Information as to the days and hours the applicable rule or provision is in effect, unless always in effect pursuant to the rule or provision and where appropriate, the word “all” when the days and/or hours in effect are every day and/or twenty-four hours a day,
- The date, time, and particular place of occurrence,
- and, if a meter violation, the meter number.
- A mere listing of a meter number in cases of charged meter violations shall not be a sufficient description of a particular place of occurrence of the charged violation.
Plate type and registration expiration date may be omitted,
(a)(2)
Where the plate type or the expiration date is not shown on either the registration plates or sticker of a vehicle
or where the registration sticker of a vehicle is covered, faded, defaced, or mutilated so that it is unreadable,
the plate type or the expiration date may be omitted from the notice of violation, provided that such condition is described and inserted on the notice of violation.
Dismissal of Violation,
(a)(3)
If any information that is required to be inserted in a notice of violation is:
-omitted from the notice of violation,
-misdescribed, or
-illegible,
the violation shall be dismissed upon application of the person charged with the violation.
Default Judgment, (a)(4)
The notice of violation (summons) shall also contain information advising the respondent of the manner and time in which a plea concerning the violation alleged in the said notice may be entered and information warning that failure to plead in the manner and time provided shall be deemed an admission of liability and that a default judgment may be rendered.
Meanwhile, you carefully inspect the front of your parking ticket, and your luck changes. The warrior misdescribed your registration expiration date. You win.
I suggest you proceed as follows:
- Firstly, plead “not guilty.”
- Secondly, prepare a separate letter, and write that you respectfully request a dismissal of your parking ticket because the warrior misdescribed a required element.
- For example, the correct date of your vehicle registration is 1-1-10, but it was inserted in your parking ticket incorrectly as 1-1-12
- Thirdly, enclose a copy of your vehicle registration and a photo of the registration sticker attached to your windshield.
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- Finally, mail your letter and your vehicle registration by certified mail, and return the receipt requested to the address on the back of your parking ticket, which is: NYC Department of Finance, Hearings by Mail, PO Box 29021, Cadman Plaza Station, Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021.
- As a result of your thoughtful and persuasive defense, you will receive a written notification in the mail from the Department of Finance approximately 75 days after your dismissal (unless it is a handwritten ticket, which will take longer).
Larry’s recommendations continue.
Or, You can dispute the evil parking ticket at an In-person hearing at a nearby Business Finance Center without an appointment (Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
That was easy. But what happens if there are no missing, misdescribed, or illegible required elements? If you are correct, then fight your NYC parking ticket. If not, apply for a reduced fine. (sadly no longer available).
Larry’s Comment
Please fast forward to 2018. There is now a simple, understandable way to fight an evil parking ticket online. Meanwhile, you can enter your certified defense statement and upload your evidence. And you’ll get the decision within 10-14 days.
I recommend fighting your parking ticket online as the best way to dispute a parking ticket. Here’s a link to the dispute page of the Evil Empire’s website
Another comment from Larry
This article only covers vehicles registered in New York. See my post about missing required elements for out-of-state vehicles, if applicable.
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Thanks so much for the info. you’ve listed! I tried to dispute the initial ticket, which was a bunk “double parking” ticket , for which I was not double parked but parked at the end of a dead end street where cars have been freely parking for as long as I’ve been here. In my initial dispute I explained that I was not double parked, etc. etc. but parked at the end of a street , where there is an “end” sign, but no — no parking signs. — among other things. The dispute was denied, with the judge ignoring everything I wrote and only stating” the absence of signs prohibiting parking is not proof that you were not double parked”. Everything else was ignored.. so now I have to appeal. Is the only way to ask for an appeal by mail ? In the process of doing research for the appeal, I’ve discovered this bogus type parking ticket has been a problem in Queens since 2010.. with pictures of the exact same area.. same tickets etc.. and that previous cases have been dismissed and police have admitted to the problem and promised to research it.. since 2010. In addition , I’ve discovered your info about missing info. on the ticket. My ticket is missing the registration (or plate) expiration date, (it says NS, but it is shown , on the sticker on the windshield. I just moved here from TX so they are TX plates… and they put a sticker on the windshield rather than on the plate.) , no CD, whatever that is, no Year for the car.. and for type it says 4DSD, which I’m sure must mean something to do with 4 door sedan, when it is actually a 4 door utility vehicle, and no vin number which is also available on the windshield. According to your site, and others, this info is required or the ticket should be dismissed. I am at a loss as to how to include this info. in my request for an appeal, .. especially when it was not in the first dispute.
Als0: I have a life threatening, degenerative illness for which there is no treatment or cure and because I can not work or if I do, I speed up the degenerative process of this illness… it is obviously impossible to pay. I also asked for mercy for this reason if there was some law I did not know about , for parking on a dead end street, but that was ignored.
Dear Carrie,
Man-o-live, what a low down, dirty shame.
Double parking is a tough parking ticket to overcome, when you raise the defense of denying you were double parked. I’ve fought numerous parking tickets when the alleged double parking crime occurred on a dead end street, or cul-de-sac. I’ve won more than my fair share, but I’ve also lost ’em.
Rather than explaining how to beat or appeal a double parking ticket on a dead end street (which is really beyond the scope of this blog), let’s talk about the required elements that were missing or misdescribed on the parking ticket. Those bite size bits of information are always your best defense.
If you didn’t raise the required elements defense, there is still a way to win the appeal. (Hint: Technically, you cannot submit new evidence on appeal. Your burden of proof is to persuade an appeals panel that the original judge made a mistake of law or fact).
Here’s what I recommend under these circumstances…
The Parking Violation Bureau, Adjudication Unit, publishes an excellent guide to fighting parking tickets. The guide starts off with a promise to the driving public that the judges will review every ticket for missing or misdescribed required elements. Obviously they broke their promise.
I would start out by politely pointing out the promise. Here’s a link to the Guide. You’ll find the required elements promise on page 3.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/downloads/pdf/translations/got_tickets_english.pdf
Then, point out that the EXP. date was not entered, even though it was displayed on the windshield of your car (attach a couple of photographs, and a copy of your vehicle registration).
Next, point out the body type was misdescribed and not reasonably accurate, i.e. Four Door Sedan vs. Utility vehicle. Attach photographs clearly showing the vehicle and at least one photograph showing the rear door raised.
I advise our clients to fill out the application to appeal form, and to attach a separate sheet of paper as an addendum to Section C. You can write your defense and attach photographs to a word doc addendum.
I believe when the original judge breaks the PVB promise of reviewing the parking ticket for defective required elements, which would have resulted in a dismissal of the parking ticket, a person is entitled to raise that defense on appeal.
Let us know the outcome.
Best,
Larry
Thank you so very much. I’m working on this now. And you are supposed to attach all the original “evidence” you sent as well? Oh.. also.. Because of this illness…I don’t actually have the ability to pay when I send the appeal… is there something I can do about that?
Carrie,
The Evil Empire will not consider your appeal unless you pay your parking ticket first.
However, I would try asking for a hardship exemption, brief explain the basis for your request, and keep your fingers crossed.
Good luck.
Best,
Larry
PS…Yes. You are supposed to attach your original defense to the appeal.
Carrie,
Good morning.
I believe so, but you may have to check how it works on the Evil Empire’s website.
The appeal application asks you to attach the evidence you submitted to the original judge because your burden of proof is to prove the original judge erred based upon the evidence you submitted.
Best,
Larry
Hello,
I had a ticket on my car that was almost blank. The agent did not push hard enough on the infraction part, but he did push hard enough on my car and license Plate
I sent the original (I kept a copy). They agree it was blank, but they also replied I can get a clear copy on line, then submit my proof.
If the original was blank, isn’t that a reason to be dismissed?
Dear Evan,
Good morning.
Great question.
The “official” parking ticket is the image that appears online. Sadly, any blanks on your copy of the parking ticket that show up “filled in” on the “official” ticket don’t count towards a dismissal.
Again, the only image that counts is the online version of your ticket.
Good thinking.
I’m glad you asked before blindly proceeding with your defense.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
You discuss that for a parking ticket the wrong registration expiration date gets you off. Does the same apply for a speeding ticket.
Thank you Larry!
Aaron,
Great question. I’m afraid I don’t know much about speeding tickets except my son was great at winning them.
I don’t know whether the same required elements apply to moving violations.
Sorry, I’m not much help with this one.
Regards,
Larry
Thank you so much for your help and I’m so sorry to ask one more question. I wasn’t able to include more than one photo at the original time of dispute because of the online lack of capabilities. Although I took many more photos that day, the one I included was of the entire dead end street, as I thought that would be a better way to show that it’s impossible to double park there and also to show how other cars are parked at this dead end spot. If I include some of the other photos with the appeal , will they throw it out?
Carrie,
I don’t comment on photograph selection without viewing the photographs. I think you’re going to have to make the decision about which photograph(S) to include.
Good luck.
Best,
Larry
Dear Larry:
Thank you very much for the useful info. But I still feel kind of confused about the items below:
2. The type of registration(where is at the ticket?)
3. The state of registration(where is at the ticket?)
4. The date of expiration of the vehicle registration(Is this the date of vehicle inspection on the front windshield? or the date of my vehicle registration card? My ticket Exp. Date is N/A, is that counted Missing required info?)
Anxiously wait for your reply and would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
Enoch
Hi Enoch,
Good afternoon.
2. The type of registration, where is at the ticket? This refers to passenger vs. commercial vs. OMT vs. TLC, etc. It’s listed as “plate type” on a parking ticket
3. The state of registration(where is at the ticket?) You’ll find this bite-sized bit of data next to “Exp. Date”
4. The date of expiration of the vehicle registration(Is this the date of vehicle inspection on the front windshield? or the date of my vehicle registration card? My ticket Exp. Date is N/A, is that counted Missing required info?) “Expiration” refers to registration. If your vehicle is registered out of NY State, “N/A” is the correct entry, as long as the expiration month and year isn’t displayed on the plate.
Expiration Date is a required element.
1. The exact month/day/year must be entered for a vehicle registered in NY
2. The month/year must be entered for an out-of-state vehicle when the month/year is displayed on the plate
3. “N/A” or “N/S” for out -of-state vehicles when the month/year are not displayed on the plate
Good luck, Enoch.
Best,
Larry
Larry:
Thank you so much for your reply.
I got really bad luck this month. Till now I got five tickets. I paid off two of them. (one is $45, another$115)
I got first ticket, because I forgot to alternate park. I’m from new jersey and stay at my friend’s apartment in Bronx NY during summer( I have no school).So I paid penalty $45. Then I followed the neighbors to alternate park (Double parking,Some neighbors are sitting in the cars to wait for the sweeper car .) But I got another ticket which was double parking.(Only me got ticket, maybe because of my plate is from NY? I left my car also, when I got back I found ticket)
But today, just right now, I got ANOTHER ticket!:( Today, I locked myself out of door, so I tried to contact neighbor to help me get my key. I saw the sweeper car cleaned up the road, so I park my car back at the road side. When I was trying to buzz my neighbor at the entrance, I saw a police was checking my car and writing a ticket. I came to him and explained to him, I’m here I just locked myself out(I carry my grocery bag also) and I just parked here no more than 2mins and its also cleaned up already. He was very cruel and tough. He said he couldn’t cancel the ticket( He just started to write it actually, its a handwriting ticket),He said even its cleaned up but you have to wait till the time. He he got on his car and drove away.
I felt very sad.
Another two tickets were got in new jersey. Days ago I was visiting a pastor. It was raining hard. Because I took the anti-depression pills I feel kind of dizzy. Then I suddenly noticed a police was following me quietly , I felt very nervous so I changed into another lane (I wanted to let him go through) but he ringed his lights and caught me and I really didn’t know what happened ,he said me waving driving and over speed. and also he checked my registration card said it was not valid(Now I replaced the new one.)He gave me two tickets, one is over speeding$180(over 15-19) and driving unregistered car($45).
I want to ask, dear Larry, how can I appeal those tickets? I have been suffering from depression for years. These tickets really drove me crazy.
Please please help me ! I don’t have money to pay off these tickets, the new semester is coming soon.
Thank you very much!
Best reagards
Enoch,
Good morning.
I am sincerely sorry to say that your explanations don’t give rise to winning defenses. If you don’t find omitted, misdescribed, or illegible required elements on the NY parking tickets, I don’t see a basis to dismiss the NY tickets.
We don’t work on NJ parking/traffic tickets.
Best,
Larry
Thanks for the article. By the way, it’s Title 19, Chapter 39, not 34!
Hi Larry,
I have received a ticket for expired registrationt sticker and I noticed that the hand held ticket printing machine was malfunctioning and there is a streak in the middle of the ticket that did not print properly and information in the middle of the ticket is illegible. For example, I can not read the date and time of offense bc the the white streak is going over the am/pm area and I cant read the expired registration sticker number in the comment section because the streak goes through that too. Can I contest this ticket as an illegible ticket?
Thank you!
Susan,
Good afternoon.
I love it when a member of the driving public examines the front of a ticket searching for defective required elements. Good going!
The answer depends upon how the online image of your parking ticket looks. Check out the ticket. If the online image is illegible, you have a great defense.
On the other hand, if the online version is legible, then a judge will not be inclined to kill your evil ticket. Judge’s will rarely dismiss a parking ticket if the correct information is found on the ticket. Judge’s think “out of the box” is o.k.
Let me know what you discover after viewing the ticket online and we’ll take it from there.
Best,
Larry
My parking ticket the plate exp. date put N/A on that box, but actually my plate has expiration date on that. I requested a online hearing, and received the decision still need to paid the violation fee. Do I have second chance to depute the ticket?
Jay,
Good morning.
What a shame.
You have 30 days from the date the decision was entered to file an appeal.
Your burden of proof on appeal is to persuade the appeals panel that the original judge made a mistake of law or fact, BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE YOU SUBMITTED.
You are not permitted to submit new evidence.
Good luck.
Best,
Larry
Hi Larry —
I recently received a $115 ticket for parking (a non-commercial vehicle) on a Sunday in between two signs on the same street, each of which stated:
“3 hour metered parking / COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY / OTHERS NO STANDING / 7am-7pm / Except Sunday / ”
(Immediately beneath): “Other Times / NO STANDING”
The violation on the ticket is cited as 4-08(c), and officer’s description of the violation is: “No Standing / DAYS/HRS: ALL DAYS/ALL TIMES.”
I interpreted the above as allowing non-commercial parking on Sundays. It seemed reasonable to interpret “Other Times” in the second no standing prohibition as all those times other than the ones implied immediately above it (i.e., Mon-Sat 7pm-7am).
Should I bother contesting this ticket? Please advise! Thank you!
Bob,
Good morning.
Great question.
The language on this sign is very confusing, to say the least.
Based upon the wording your provided me with, I interpret the meaning of the rules displayed the same way you do.
I would fight this parking ticket and raise the following defense:
1. Misdescribed required element. The days/hours were entered incorrectly on the parking ticket. I would attach photographs of the sign (you’ll need to prove that the photographs are of the sign that regulates the parking space at the place of occurrence entered on the parking ticket.
You may wish to take a look at some of the blog posts that explain how to take such photographs.
Please keep us posted.
When you’re right-FIGHT.
Best,
Larry
PS…I would be happy to look at a photograph of the parking sign. You can email it to me at larry@newyorkparkingticket.com
Good Morning,
I got the parking ticket for $115 for not parking 15 feet away from the fire hydrant, my car was parked 10feet approx. I live in Connecticut and i don’t visit NYC very often. The rule in CT says that the car should be parked 10 feet away from the fire hydrant. So one of my friend said that i should atleast appeal for it. So i went to the Financial Business Center in Manhattan today, the gentle man didn’t in a mood to listen anything. He was not in a good mood and he replied back very rudely and i was not granted.
Is there any other way for me to $115? Is there any other thing which i can do – Please Suggest !!!
Sorry Sandeep.
You have a right to appeal the decision within
30 days from entry. Your burden of proof is
to demonstrate that the judge made a mistake of LAW or FACT,
based upon the evidence you submitted at the hearing.
This is a tough burden.
Only 13% of all appeals are reversed.
Best,
Larry
hi, i got a ticket for failure to display muni meter reciept and the officer didnt write meter number on the ticket, is having the meter number on a scaned ticket required?
Dear Moty,
I am sad to report (after dedicating 6 years, 7-days-per-week, with two months off for my heart attack) that I will no longer be answering questions on Larry’s Blog. You’ll find a treasure trove of information in the 746 Blog Posts and growing, F.A.Q.’s, and comments.
If you need help, you may wish to check out of service offerings. Here’s a link.
https://newyorkparkingticket.com/passenger-vehicles/
Hi Larry,
Is my ticket defective?
Under Exp. Date, the agent wrote N/S Rain.
Under color, OTH is listed. My car is tan.
VIN# is blank.
Also, place of occurrence does not list an address, instead the agent wrote:
“N/S E 88th St.
20ft E/of 3rd Ave”
Thank you,
Steven
Dear Steven,
I am sad to report (after dedicating 6 years, 7-days-per-week, with two months off for my heart attack) that I will no longer be answering questions on Larry’s Blog. You’ll find a treasure trove of information in the 746 Blog Posts and growing, F.A.Q.’s, and comments.
If you need help, you may wish to check out of service offerings. Here’s a link.
https://newyorkparkingticket.com/passenger-vehicles/
Hello Larry,
I recieved a ticket for not parking 15 feet away from a fire hydrant in NYC. The ticket has an error with my plate number, making the information on my license plate number incorrect. Should I plead not guilty for this ticket? If I write them a letter and show a copy of my registration, they will have the proper information to make me pay for the ticket if they don’t dismiss it. What actions would you recommend? Also, I live out of state in NJ.
Dear Daniel,
I am sad to report (after dedicating 6 years, 7-days-per-week, with two months off for my heart attack) that I will no longer be answering questions on Larry’s Blog. You’ll find a treasure trove of information in the 746 Blog Posts and growing, F.A.Q.’s, and comments.
If you need help, you may wish to check out of service offerings. Here’s a link.
https://newyorkparkingticket.com/passenger-vehicles/
I have a question I received a double parking ticket in NYC the officer asked me to move my car which I did he then followed me two blocks and pulled me over and gave me a ticket for being double parked is that legal ? I did notice that his partner told him I rolled my eyes after he told me to move and I honestly believe that’s why he followed me and gave me a ticket
Jasmine,
Oh boy…A roll of the eyes may have cost you $115.
The cops conduct was legal, I’m sorry to say.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Lawrence, I recently recieved a ticket for an expired inspection. The ticket has the wrong registration expiration date (10-1-18 on ticket 10-12-18 on registration) I plead not guilty and sent an image of my registration also a comment stating the ticket is defective. I receieved a responds of guilty. Is this correct? How should i proceed? Thank you
Hi Kevin,
Good morning.
Sorry to hear about the bad decision.
In a general sense, you have 30 days to appeal from the date the decision was entered (not the date you received the decision). Your burden of proof is to persuade a 3-judge panel that the original judge made a mistake of law or fact based on the evidence you submitted. You are not permitted to submit new evidence.
I’m not able to comment on the merits of your appeal (it sure sounds like you got an unjust decision) without reviewing all the evidence and the judge’s decision. Here’s a link to our services page if you’d like me to handle an appeal. https://newyorkparkingticket.com/passenger-vehicles/
Hello,
I recently received 2 parking violations for an expired inspection sticker.
The first day that I received the first ticket, it was too late in the day to get an inspection, but I did take my car in on the next day, after work. However, I was given another ticket during my work hours. Can I get one of the tickets dismissed?
Thanks,
Lynn
Hi Lynette,
Good morning.
…Not unless you can find an omitted, misdescribed or illegible required element on the tickets. A warrior can issue one status violation per day.
I’m sorry to report that your intentions were good, but the Evil Empire doesn’t allow you to park on the street when the inspection sticker is expired.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry,
First I want to say what an admirable thing that you do! I live out East in LI and it is very rare I get a ticket. I was at a class on Court St Brooklyn (of all places lol). I saw someone parked in front of a hydrant (manning the car). I made the mistake of thinking I could park there for an hour and then run out and move my car when I had time. I know that I am not supposed to park in front of a hydrant but since I am from the country it is not engrained in me. I came out 2 hours later and there was ticket. Only question I have is (before I pay this enormous amount) isn’t there supposed to be and “all” in area of hours/etc rule applies? On your site or another I saw this. It just reads Fire Hydrant O FEET FROM FIRE HYDRANT. No hours or days this applies…..Please advise and thank you so much.
Hi Jennifer,
Sorry about your fire hydrant pain.
Great question. On a printed ticket if there is no specific mention of which specific days the rule is in effect, the rule is considered in effect all days.
Or, on a handwritten ticket, if the tiny boxes are not filled, the rule is considered in effect all days.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I received an expired meter ticket one minute after the 5 min grace period (I had paid until 5:03pm and the ticket was written 5:09pm). When I arrived, the guy who gave me the ticket told me if I buy more time now I can send in the receipt with the ticket and it will be dismissed. So I put in another $.25 at 5:11pm and kept the receipt. Is what he told me accurate? What is my defense? I never heard of anything like this but it’s worth a shot, no?
Hi Anat,
I’m sorry to say that the scope of your questions is beyond the scope of my blog.
Good luck.
Larry
Hi Larry,
I got a parking ticket in Nassau County. The ticket is missing the day of the month for the “date of return.” The officer didn’t fill out the exact day. He only wrote May 2017 at 9am. But the day of the month is not written. After waiting 3 weeks, the ticket was finally posted online, which states the exact date of return.
Does this mean that the ticket is invalid? If so, should I risk pleading not guilty. Apparently, if you plead not guilty and are found guilty, there’s an extra charge.
Thanks!
Hi Jennifer,
Good morning.
My “knowledge” of parking rules is limited to NYC…Sorry.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I hope you’re in good health. I live in the Bronx and have received 2 parking tickets on two consecutive days for parking in a crosswalk. The issue is that I was actually clear of the crosswalk and parked on the stop line (which did not extend fully to the curb). I took photos of all street signs, the position of my car from multiple angles and distances. I didn’t notice any missing information on the ticket that would make it illegible. Will I have trouble convincing a judge to dismiss based on my testimony and photo evidence?
Kindest regards,
Mel
Hi Mel,
Thanks for your well-wishes.
The challenge we face with crosswalk photographs is that a rogue judge will say that your photographs are unpersuasive because you could have moved your chariot before snapping them. I always certify my testimony and certify that my car was not moved prior to taking the photographs, plus the photographs show the location of my car on the date and time the parking ticket was issued. It’s not perfect, but I’ve been pretty successful when I use the certifications.
The certifications look like this:
I hereby certify as follows:
[The body of your defense certification]
-I hereby certify that my testimony is the truth to the best of my knowledge.I fully understand that if my testimony is willfully false, I am subject to punishment.
-I hereby certify that the copy of my parking ticket contained in my exhibit is a true and accurate reproduction of the online image of my parking ticket (I always make a copy of the official online image of the parking ticket and submit it as Exhibit 1)
-I hereby certify that the images and photographs contained in the exhibits are true and accurate reproductions of the originals as they existed on the date/time this parking ticket was issued
-I hereby certify that I did not move my car prior to taking the photographs contained in the exhibits. It was not parked in the crosswalk
Good luck,
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry,
How have you been since the heartattack in 2015? I hope that the recent responses to some on your blog means you are back and kicking with a vengeance!
Thank you for your wealth of knowledge, the information above has been quite helpful.
Needless to say, I received a ticket b/c I forgot to move a friend’s vehicle from a no standing zone (M-F 7am –9am).
If the ticket online corresponds with my tangible one, then I would like to argue that the violation 4-08 (c) in which I was cited for is misdiscribed/missing an element because it is a bus lane; wheareas 4-08(c)(3) is the proper violation.
4-08 (c) has eight violations in which I am not all guilty for. Does this angle work? Personally, If it’s a general citation the office is using then I’d argue that 4-08 (f)(4) would have been apropos.
Please let me know your advise on the matter. In addition, in the event that the attempt is declined, should I also submit proof of hardship for a reduced fine in the dispute, or would I have a chance to do so after the decision?
Thanks so much!
Joanne
Hi Joanne,
Thanks for your well-wishes.
You are on the road to victory…The correct citation for bus lane is 4-08(f)(4). Your challenge will be to prove that there was, in fact, a bus lane regulating the place of occurrence.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry,
Is the information in this post still accurate to date? I received a parking ticket for parking in a No Standing Any Time zone and I believe the ticket is defective. It’s missing the Plate Type. The Plate number is has an extra digit written in it, however, they wrote it correctly in the “Alt Plate” section. Also, at the top of the ticket where it says “Permit Displayed…Yes/No…Type”, this section was left blank. I’m not sure if the “Type” refers to the Registration Type, but if so it was left blank. Do you think this ticket is defective and that I have a good chance at a dismissal?
Thanks for your help!
Hi Keisha,
Good afternoon.
The information is still accurate, but there are some more details to consider with Plate Type. If your chariot is registered in NY, the plate type must be entered as it appears on your sticker/registration certificate. If your car is registered in another state, the Plate Type must be entered on the ticket if it appears on the plate. If the Plate Type does not appear on your out-of-state plate, a warrior is required to enter, NS or NA in the tiny box under Plate Type. Plate Type cannot be left blank.
-Permit Displayed is not a required element.
-I don’t know the answer to your question about “Alt. Plate.” It could be that the warrior incorrectly entered your plate number and entered the correct plate number in “Alt.Plate.”
However, I don’t know that the warrior legally fixed his error.
If it were me, I’d take a shot and fight the ticket for misdescribed plate number. If the Plate Type was handled incorrectly, I would certainly fight the ticket.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Larry,
You are awesome! Got a parking ticket dismissed because of YOU and your invaluable information. Out of state plate with the expiration date clearly on the plate and it was recorded as N/S. I took a picture of the plate with the expiration stickers very clearly visible. I respectfully requested dismissal based upon a seemingly improper ticket because of the omission. DISMISSED! Thank you very much. Roz
Hi Rosalyn,
What a wonderful way to start my Labor Day Weekend.
Congratulations, champ!
Thanks for sharing your dismissal with us.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I just received a computerized Parking Ticket for the meter running out of time and no funds were applied to meter. It read under Complaints, No Driver, No Permit, No Valid Receipt Visible on Dash. Fine amount $35.00.
However, No Meter #, Operational or Limit information was filled out. Can I send back the ticket to the Department of Finance indicating to them this is a non valid ticket because of the information aforementioned was not filled out and they would dismiss it. Or do I have to go in person to get it dismissed by a judge?
Hi Mia,
Good morning.
What violation code were you charged with violating?
(VC?)
Larry
Hello Larry.
I received a parking ticket today for Violation of traffic rule “4-08(e)(3)” Side walk. Complainants comments “Beyond property Line”. Firstly on the front of the ticket the place of occurrence is invalid the address does not exist and secondly am not sure what is meant by beyond property line I was parked in a driveway entrance but not blocking the sidewalk or obstructing traffic. Kindly advice.
Thanks Much
Hi, Amil, I am unable to reply to blog comments for the next few months. My old batteries need a recharge. Sorry, Larry.
Thanks for this thread, which I used already at least once. This time I parked in an allowed area, all signs concurred, but I still received a “No Standing Bus Stop” (c)(3) ticket. I tried to fight back. I snapped photos of the area showing the parking regulation sign that was closest to my vehicle, and I took even a couple of photos showing the car relative to buildings, to exactly situate the place where I was parking. I stated that there was no such Bus Stop prohibition where I was parked. I even attached a Google maps shortcut showing the area and the same signs. My appeal was rejected saying that it was “unpersuasive”. I quote: “Photos submitted do not show the entire side of the block where parked, corner to corner of all signs or the cited address or street name. Evidence found unpersuasive of claim.” So now I’m attaching a reply quoting the city’s official description of parking regulations http://a841-dotvweb01.nyc.gov/ParkingRegs/ViewController/LocationValidation.aspx
Do you think this will be enough?
Hi, Giovanni,
I just returned from a visit with my children and granddaughter in Seattle and wasn’t able to reply to your excellent comment. Please let me know if you’d still like me to comment.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry
I live in montreal and I received a parking ticket on the ticket by the state is marked AB instead of QC for Quebec can I fight this ticket ?
Hi, Zalmen,
I just returned from a visit with my children and granddaughter in Seattle and wasn’t able to reply to your excellent comment. Please let me know if you’d still like me to comment.
Regards,
Larry
What if the essential information is correct except the color of the car, is the ticket still valid?
Hi, Ashley,
I just returned from a visit with my children and granddaughter in Seattle and wasn’t able to reply to your excellent comment. Please let me know if you’d still like me to comment.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry,
I am not sure if you received my comment because I do not see it on the comment list, but if you do see it than awesome you can ignore this comment. If you have not received a comment from previous to this one then could you kindly notify so that I may relay the comment.
Thank you!
Pamela
Hi, Pamela,
I’m sorry to report that I am no longer answering questions on the blog.
Just a little too much to keep up with.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I see you’re not answering questions anymore but I’m going to take a shot.
My question is simple. If they put the wrong color of vehicle on ticket is that grounds for dismissal?
Thanks
Patrick,
You took a shot and won.
I’m afraid the color of a vehicle is not a required element.
Keep searching!
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry, if you are responding to comments I have one that maybe is new to you, at least I don’t see it here.
I received a ticket for “No Standing-Temporary Construction” VC-14.
I disputed online, got a response (Decision and Order) from one ALJ Sharon Brown with Disposition of “Adjournment” based on “other merit claim/insuff evidence”
with the comments “Respondent testifies that he took a photo; however, there is no photo evidence in this file. Adjourned 30 days for Respondent to submit photo evidence, as well as any additional evidence in support of his defense.”
Two days later (today) I got another email from the same HBW Decision, with an attachment on the same letterhead (NYC Dept. of Finace)
It has another “Decision and Order” this time from ALJ Barry Glass with a disposition of “Guilty-Hearing” ordering to pay. It then states reasons why my defense was rejected.
Any idea what happened here? I’m guessing some sort of clerical error and the second judge somehow was not aware the first had already adjourned this? or did he somehow overrule the 30 day adjournment.
After looking at your site, I now see I could have used the defense of no Expiration Date recorded on the ticket.
Is the case of two simultaneous conflicting judgements enough to dismiss? otherwise can I still submit evidence of the expiration date?
Hi, Michael,
Good evening.
I totally understand your confusion.
I’ve never written about “adjournments,” but I’ve experienced a number of 30-day adjournments for a variety of reasons.
At times, but not often, the exhibits don’t connect with your defense statement. A judge will get your defense statement, not find the exhibits and offer a 30-day adjournment to give you a chance to submit ’em. However, most times the exhibits were misplaced.
A second judge will get the defense statement, find the exhibits, and make a decision.
In my humble opinion, making the argument that there were conflicting decisions will fall on deaf ears. The valid argument would be if the second judge made the decision without looking at your exhibits.
A judge will usually tell you what he looked at and found, “unpersuasive.” If it’s not clear whether the judge looked at your exhibit, I would appeal the decision and argue the bad judge made a decision without looking at the evidence and cite the 30-day adjournment to allow you to submit your proof.
Good luck, Michael.
Regards,
Larry
This parking violation ticket says that my receipt for parking was “Face Down On Dash.”
The parking violation ticket I received was issued 25 minutes BEFORE the expiration of the meter / ticket that I bought.
I can upload the picture of my ticket that shows the expiration time. But since the ticket says the receipt was face down can I win this case?
Hi, Sam,
You’re a winner!
Simply make a copy of your ticket and MM receipt and fight the ticket online.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I received a moving violation ticket VTL 1110(a). On the ticket everything is fine. But the vehicle information was totally wrong. I’m assuming I received someone else’s car info. on my driving license. I was drive tlc black cab. Got the ticket on my way home.
Hi, Tony,
Good morning.
I’m afraid my “expertise” is limited to parking tickets.
Sorry, I can’t help you with this one.
Regards,
Larry
Im wondering if a misdescribed parking ticket works for a village of cedarhurst ticket, I have an out of state license plate and the ticket failed to correctly input the vehicle registration expiration date. Based on that, i would like to contest the ticket, wondering if this is possible.
Hi, Sally,
Good thinking. Since the Village of Cedarhurst has a population of about 7,000 people, it does not qualify for “Home Rule.” It would be bound by the NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law covering stopping, standing, and parking in NY (NYC qualifies for Home Rule because the population is about 8M. Home Rule requires a population of at least 1M people).
But, here’s the but…If your chariot was registered out-of-state, the registration expiration month/year would have to be displayed on the plate or the windshield to successfully raise this defense. For example, the State of Washington requires the month/year to be displayed on the plate, while the State of Texas requires the month/year to be displayed on the windshield. Either location is a winner.
Now, if the month/year was displayed on the plate or windshield, you have to prove it was displayed on the date and time the ticket was issued.
And, you may wish to check whether you have to appear in court to contest a parking violation or whether the Village of Cedarhurst has a process to dispute the parking ticket online.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Dear Larry,
Thanks for responding to everyone, you’re the man.
I recently received a No Standing violation ($115) for parking in a carshare space. The ticket reads in Violation of 4-08(c) which I believe is the catch- all for all no standing violations. I haven’t been able to find a specific section for carshare standing violation. The complaint reads- “Carshare parking only, enterprize, others no standing”
I believe this ticket may be defective because the attendant did not mention the specific section for that violation, is this correct?
thanks!
Hi, Eric,
Good morning.
Great question and kudos for trying to figure out a winning defense.
I’m afraid the car sharing signs are general no standing signs. (See, “Others no standing anytime”).
4-08(c) is the correct rule.
Park safely.
Regards,
Larry
Dear Larry,
An interesting question. Someone from the parking valet parked my car on the street during Alternate Side Parking hour without my knowledge resulting my car getting a ticket. They apologize for the mistake and provided the fund to cover the cost of the ticket. Can I pay Not Guilty since I did not commit the violation? Concerned about having bad mark on my records.
Thanks
Hi, Sam,
Good morning.
The owner of a car and an authorized driver are responsible for NYC parking tickets. The key word is, “authorized.” If your wife parks illegally, you’re toast because she was obviously a driver who had your actual or implied authorization to drive the car.
If a car thief steals your car, he was obviously not authorized to drive it, and you would not be responsible for any parking tickets as long as you can prove it was stolen (via police report).
I trust the parking valet parked cars for residents and all residents authorized the valets to drive their cars. Or, with any valet service, handing a valet your keys or making your keys available to the valets gives them actual and implied consent to drive your car.
The narrow issue would be whether the valet was within the scope of his actual or implied authorization to park your car on street. If so, you’re responsible.
If not, you may have a good defense to assert at a hearing. But, a Parking Ticket Judge is going to find you guilty, period. They are really not equipped to decide this type of defense. An appeals panel may consider your defense, but you gotta know what the law is in NY for permission to operate.
Your best chance of winning is on an Article 78 Application to the NY State Court. Expensive and time-consuming.
Sam, I wouldn’t worry about your driving record for a street cleaning violation and be happy the valet service did the right thing and pay the cost of the ticket.
Thanks for sharing a very interesting question.
Regards,
Larry
Hi-
Thanks for this informative Blog. I was wondering what evidence I need to submit to prove that the license plate number is incorrect. Parking Officer typed a 0 instead of a D. VIN is also missing. The plate is from New Jersey. The violation was for ASP.
Hi, Lola,
You’re a winner, congratulations champ!
The best evidence is your vehicle’s registration. I would also include a photo of the plate.
(The “VIN” number is not a required element).
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I got issued a 4-08(h)(1) Failure to Dsply Parking Meter Rec violation at 12:25PM, but have a valid receipt from 12:22PM to 1:22PM in possession, which was not on the dashboard because I had darted into a store for a few mins before returning to my car. Is there a way for me to beat this ticket?
hi Larry!
I got a ticket for allegedly being in a No Standing zone. It’s in a spot we’ve been parking in for years (a friend was parking right behind me, we both got tickets). The No Standing zone is right next to a truck yard. On that particular day, one of the No Standing signs had been knocked over, probably by a truck, and broken off at its base. The law hadnt changed, but the sign was knocked over and we hadn’t noticed it since we’ve been parking there for years.
On that day and for a few days after, the broken sign had been moved over and was laid down out of the way on the sidewalk. This sign was the rear sign of a pair that defined the No Standing zone. A few days later the sign was replaced and reinserted into the sidewalk.
I have photos of:
– the sign knocked over and laying on the sidewalk
– the pair of signs that define the No Standing zone
– a screenshot of the DOT map that has all of the no parking signs in the entire city (http://www.nycdot.info), showing this block
– a photo from a few days later showing the sign had been repaired and reinserted into the sidewalk
I annotated all of the photos with descriptive information about where I was parked, and pointing out various information I felt was relevant. I DON’T have a photo of the entire block, but the widest of the photos do show MOST of the block, and the DOT map fills in the rest of the signs from the street. I DON’T have a photo of my car vs. the address across the street that was listed on the ticket (there’s no building or address on the same side of the street that I was parked on at the time, just the truck yard), but I DO have a photos of my car still parked in relation to the sign in question. Also, I added the date to the photos in text, and theyre time and date stamped as iphone photos do, but that stamp isnt visible just by looking at the photo.
I’m intending to submit all of this online.
In your opinion are we going about this the right way?
Any help or thoughts you can offer would be really appreciated!
Hi, Evan,
Kudos for a wonderful job you are doing in preparing your defense.
Question, you remarked that there were two signs that defined the no standing zone. One of the signs was knocked over, but did the arrow on the second sign point to your parking space?
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Larry
hi Larry! Yes, the remaining sign that was still there while the other was knocked down was pointing in the direction of my vehicle. The next time I was there (a few days later) the broken sign had already been replaced.
My first thought when I got the ticket was “well, there is that sign pointing in this direction, saying it’s a no standing zone. I might not be able to get out of this”.
I’m hoping the space being normally a legal spot to use will get the ticket dismissed though. Pipe dream?
Also, I’m about to bring my sworn affidavit to the local Notary, scans of that document are ok to include in my defense?
Thank you Larry!
Evan,
It is unlikely that you’ll beat the ticket because there was still another sign with the rule regulating your parking space. But, you’ve done all the work, so why not give it a shot?
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Larry the ticket was dismissed, thanks for your help! It’s a great thing you do here. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
Evan
Hi Larry:
I hope you are feeling better. I recently was issued a ticket for ‘No Standing’ in Brooklyn NY. I pulled into the space to drop off my child and the traffic agent witnessed this. I left the motor running and was no more than 2 minutes and in spite of the traffic agent seeing me walk my child to his mother issued a ticket. Now the ‘No Standing’ sign is behind my vehicle and then the curb is cut for an entrance to a parking lot. There is a new sign posted to the right of my car which states street cleaning rules. I believe the ‘No Standing’ takes precedence. On the ticket, the violation is VC14 Section 4-08(c). Since the agent saw me can I fight this ticket as defective based on the “Date/Time 1st Observed’ is not filled out but rather has N/A filled?
Hi, Andrew,
Sorry to learn about your parking pain.
I’m afraid you cannot leave your car unattended, even for a NY minute, while standing in a no standing zone.
(Date/Time 1st observed is not a required element for a no standing violation).
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I just received a ticket for parking in a No Standing zone, my argument is i that is not a No Standing Zone since on one side of the island the arrow is pointing to the No Standing zone where the area has white cross lines permitting one not to park and the other site where I my car was parked, there is a parking boundary where one is permitted to park, many of the residents have been parking in that spot for years without out a problem, so which can be very confusing, should I bother to fight this with proof of photos, I can send you photos to visually explain better.
Bert
Brooklyn, NY
Hi, Bert,
Good morning.
I’d love to look at the photos.
Kindly email ’em to larry@newyorkparkingticket.com
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I was fined while dropping off kids at school door for double parking. ALJ reject our appeal and dispose same fine saying dropping kids at school is not defense for double parking. I am thinking to appeal against ALJ decision. It is practically impossible to find parking at school time in manhattan. Your suggestion and recommendations will be highly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi, Kumar,
I hear you. The school drop-off can be a very painful experience.
Did you leave your car unattended while you dropped off your child at school? If so, unless there were any omitted misdescribed, or illegible required elements, it was a tough tickt to beat. If you were sitting behind the wheel, the Warrior or Cop should have entered you name on the ticket. if not, you win.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hey Larry,
Hope you can help me- trying to fight the “block the box” parking ticket offence. I was driving in an intersection in NY, light was green, traffic flowing, tall truck in front of me so was not able to see to far ahead, but traffic was definitely flowing. Then as I approached the pedestrian walk way the traffic became slow and I was able to stop when the light was red right before the walkway. Was not blocking any traffic coming from the opposite direction nor the pedestrians. Then when the light turned green again I was about to keep driving and that’s when a cop came over and asked me to stop on the side and gave me a ticket. I plead not guilty, explained the situation, but got back a guilty verdict. Now I want to appeal, and I also noticed two important points that I did not notice in the first appeal: The cop did not mention the expiration date although it is mentioned clearly on a sticker on the front window, (only wrote N/E) and also she didn’t write my name correctly- didn’t mention my last name and wrote my first name wrong. Do you think I can win if I bring up these points in my second appeal? I’m asking since I know I’m not supposed to bring up new evidence in the second round. Thanks so much for your help and time!
Hi, Avigail,
Good morning.
It is a significant challenge for all of us to navigate the box “free-of-charge.”
You are correct about the registration expiration date. If it is displayed on the windshield or plate, and a Warrior or Cop enters “NS” or “NA,” you are entitled to a dismissal IF you can persuade the judge that the sticker was stuck on the windshield or plate on the date and time the ticket was issued. I would offer your evidence “in the interest of justice” and refer to the PVB ebook, “Got Tickets?” Your Guide to Parking Ticket Hearings” on Page 3.
Now, the entry of your first name, only. I’ve fought a few tickets and raised “first name only” as a defense, lost it each time. Ergo, a Warrior or Cop, can get away with entering your first name only. But your challenge is different. The Cop didn’t write your name correctly. Although spelling doesn’t count in Parking Ticket Land, the name entered must be recognizable as your name. For example, if the Cop entered, “Tom” and my name is “Larry,” you would win. However, If the Cop entered “Lary” for my first name, I don’t think the judge would dismiss the ticket.
Your burden of proof on appeal is to persuade an Appeals Panel that the original judge made a mistake of law or fact based on the evidence you submitted. As I said, I would try to deal with my “oops” by arguing it is in the interest of justice and a promise made by the PVB to search a ticket for omitted and misdescribed required elements.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry ,i have no questions about parking ticket ,i have read all your replies to people and it inspired me to fight my hydrant ticket that was piled up with garbage making it totally invisible in Manhattan. I was very upset about it and searching for similar situations online i found your website!I took a photo and sent my dispute online,fingers crossed it will work. But i just wanted to let you know,how much i admire and appreciate you sharing your knowledge, taking your time to help people without charging money. I wish we had more people like you in this world, i wish you lots of health and health again may you live long and pain free life and never suffer any more heart attacks ! People like you deserve only the best. I am sorry if my English sounds a little funny,my first language is Russian. I am your number one fan as of now! God bless you!
Hi, Flora,
I am so very touched by your wonderful comment.
Thank you!
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry, I got a ticket in July for parking in a school zone. The sign stated that only authorized vehicles during school days 7am -4pm. Its the summer how is someone supposed to know there is summer session? Also the school year ended June 26th. Can I ask for a dismissal, its a $95 ticket. Insane!
Hi, Cobble,
Good morning.
The rules governing parking in school zones are a pain in the neck. Here’s a link to some school zone information that will answer your excellent questions. Here’s another link that will take you to several articles I’ve written that address these challenges.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
PS…If school was in summer recess and the building wasn’t in use for any summer activities, I would fight the ticket
Larry,
Thanks for all your hard work on this. Really impressive that you donate your time to all us frustrated drivers.
I recently had my car get towed for being parked near a service entrance to the Parade Grounds in Brooklyn. Before the entrance, there is a sign stating “no Parking Anytime” pointing towards the service road. Then, after the entrance, there is a regular street cleaning sign, followed (one space later), by a 2nd No Parking sign, this one pointing in the other direction. I took this to mean that you could park on the street, just not in front of the service entrance, which is why they put a second “No Parking” sign up further down.
Happy to send photos too if this all too convoluted. Thanks again,
Ditmas Guy
Hi, Andy,
Thank you for your kind remarks. I really appreciate ’em.
A parking sign regulates the curb space from the sign in the direction of the arrow(s) until the next parking sign or the end of the block. In your case, the no parking anytime sign regulated all the curb space from the sign until the next parking sign, which was the street cleaning sign. So, I’m afraid, it appears that you parked in the killing fields.
If you would still like me to look at your photos, you can email ’em to me at larry@newyorkparkingticket.com
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry. You have a great blog here, thanks for the info.
I just got a parking ticket and it incorrectly states “St.” instead of “Ave”. I plan to fight it with a map showing that there is no address 6815 8th St, in Brooklyn – 8th street only runs from #107 – 571. Since the place of occurrence is misdescribed you think they will dismiss it? Any other items you think I should send in as evidence besides the address map?
thanks!!
Thanks, Ron.
Great catch. Yes, the evil ticket should be dismissed.
I always send two proofs to the Evil Empire to eliminate the chance of some bad behavior and artful dodging.
You can use the digital tax map or the NYC Map, for example.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry! I got into an accident last month, I took my car to body shop for repair. They parked the car outside on the streets and I got a ticket for street cleaning. On the ticket they put the wrong make for the car, I have a Honda Civic and they put Toyota. Will I be able to get it dismissed? What do you think my defense should be?
Thank you.
Hi, Demande,
Good morning.
I would defend this stupid ticket by arguing that the MAKE was misdescribed.
I would attach:
-Photos of your car showing the plate and make if possible
-Close up of your registration sticker
-Copy of your vehicle registration
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Dear Larry,
Thank you for all your wonderful information. I got ticketed because the parking meter was not working and there was no way I could have paid to park. How could I dispute this ticket?
Thank you,
Sam
Hi, Sam,
Good morning.
I’m afraid parking for free may not always be free.
When you stumble upon a broken meter, you must first secure evidence that the meter was no working. Usually, it will display a message on the meter screen. You gotta photo the screen and information on the side and front of the meter that identifies the location.
Next, you have to check for working meters on the same block and across the street and document that all meters were broken.
I would also check for omitted, misdescribed, or illegible required elements on the ticket. If you find one or more you win, subject to presenting the proper proof, properly.
Did the Cop or Warrior state that the meter was operational on the ticket?
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
I received a parking ticket, and the “Meter #/Zone” section was filled out incorrectly. They listed a zone 3 blocks away, and not the zone listed on the parking sign in front of which I was parked. Is this a valid case to argue the ticket should be dismissed?
Thanks,
Alex
Hi, Alex,
Kudos for your careful review of the parking ticket.
I would fight this ticket and argue a misdescribed “Meter#/Zone.” Don’t forget you gotta present the proper proof that it was misdescribed.
Regards,
Larry
I like what you said about making sure that your traffic ticket has all of the required information written properly. My brother got pulled over the other day because his tail light was out. I’ll share this information with him so that he can look into his options for lawyers who can help him find any issues that the ticket could have.
Hi, Austin,
My comment referred to parking tickets. I don’t know if it applies equally to traffic tickets.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
What are my chances of getting a Parking ticket with a small error dismissed?
I got a ticket and I’m planning on disputing it, thinking of doing in person when they open (I think in-person is better, and it is easy to go to the office, let me know what you think is best) . Everything else is correct in the ticket except for the time parking is not allowed. It should say 7AM-1AM, but ticket says 7AM-1PM
https://imgur.com/a/D3wcx8Y
Hi Adam,
You’re a winner! Congratulations. Great catch.
You gotta present the proper proof, properly. I would:
-Offer a screengrab of the DOT Parking Regulations Map showing all the signs that regulated the place of occurrence to prove the correct hours the rule was in effect.
I would fight this evil ticket online.
Please let us know the outcome of your good fight.
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
Thank you for this blog and all the information.
My street’s cleaning days are Wednesdays (odd door numbers side) and Thursdays (even number side). I got a ticket for ASC on a Wednesday but the ticket says 21-12 37TH ST. which is Thursday side.
What do you think my chances are to get it dismissed?
Thank you.
Regards,
Mikel
My wife and I, my dog and cat are moving to Seattle.
I won’t be able to reply to comments until after October 1, 2020.
Sorry!
Regards,
Larry
Hi Larry,
First I hope your surgery went well and you are recovering well. I was wondering if I can contest a ticket for parking in a school zone during school hours based on incorrect information as to the days and hours the applicable rule or provision is in effect. The ticket reads: ALL DAYS / 7A-4P; when the correct input is SCHOOL DAYS.
How do I dispute this? Thank you!
Hi RSV
Thank you kindly for your encouragement.
It’s a slow process.
But, the good news is that you’re a winner!
I would fight the evil ticket online and argue that the days were misdescribed.
(I would include a pix of the sign showing the correct days or a screengrab of the parking regulation website).
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry
I just received a letter of delinquency notice of two tickets from 12/20/19 and 10/25/19 for no park cleaning, I never got these ticket nor any reminder of such tickets after 2 years it was $75 fine and$25 penalty on both tickets total $200. How can I fight this problem.
Hi Beatrice,
Good evening.
I hate sharing not great news, but, you only have one year from the date of default judgment to dispute the ticket.
Sorry.
Regards,
Larry
I used an online MuniMeter parkNYC app. Was adding a new vehicle since the last time i used the app and typo’d my plate off by one digit on one number, but paid the $3.25 2-hour limit.
Ticketed $35 for no valid receipt displayed on dash, which i disputed online. I showed my app receipt and acknowledged the typo. The zone, time, and everything else are all obviously aligned, but they rendered a guilty verdict. Worth appealing this?
Hi Evan,
Good afternoon.
Sorry to learn about the parking meter pain.
I’m afraid my experience has been that the typo defense doesn’t work. Likewise, appeals have a success rate of about 21%.
Good luck.
Be safe.
Regards,
Larry
Larry, writing this with a sinking feeling of a lost cause.
I do the alternate side parking and have for the past 25+ years.
How can I prove that I did sit in my car from 9-10.30 while I still got a ticket showing 9.10 am, “no driver”!
I was not late but actually early as usual. I may have been hunched over reading emails, but not sleeping. I did see one walking by but not giving me the ticket.
Is this an unprovable lost cause? Is there anything I can try to do? I have looked for inconsistencies on the ticket but no luck.
It’s maddeningly frustrating, yes evil empire indeed!
Hi Maria,
Man, trying to dance the ASP polka is a nightmare!
Sorry to learn about your street cleaning pain.
There is a custom in many neighborhoods to allow drivers to sit in their cars during street cleaning hours and not issue tickets. However, this small courtesy is not the law. I’m afraid that, a warrior or cop can issue a street cleaning ticket even if you’re sitting in your car.
On the other hand, a warrior or cop is required to enter your name on the ticket if you’re present when she issues the ticket. So, you do have a winning defense. But, as you correctly stated, how can you prove you were sitting behind the wheel? Sadly, this is one of those major conundrums in Parking Ticket Land.
-I suggest that if you are aware a warrior or cop is issuing a ticket, take a bunch of photos of him placing the ticket on the windshield.
-Did a neighbor sitting in their car see you sitting in your car?
-Do you always sit in your car on street cleaning days?
-Is there anyone in your household that can give a written statement verifying you were sitting behind the wheel when the ticket was issued? Or, verify that you left the house on the morning the ticket was issued to sit in the car?
-Where was the car parked in relation to your house?
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry,
I received a parking ticket for a street cleaning violation 4-08(d)(1). Let’s say I parked my car in front of 10 Main St, but the ticket indicates 22 Main St. Is it grounds for dismissal even if the parking sign is applicable for both addresses?
Thank you!
Hi Jabulani,
Good afternoon.
Great question. However, the answer is one of my pet peeves!
I’m afraid that the Evil Empire finds us guilty under those circumstances even when the exact address is misdescribed.
I think it is a ridiculous money grab and isn’t consistent with the rule. Likewise, I hope some one gets so angry they appeal this bad custom.
Be safe.
Regards,
Larry
Hello Larry,
I received a parking ticket from NYC in March of 2023. Violation in Brooklyn. I haven’t been in there in over 30 years. I live in New England. Violation listed the wrong type of vehicle, wrong color, etc. I found your website and wanted thank you for making my life a lot easier.
Best Regards,
Dean
Hi Dean,
That was so kind of you to share your comment.
I’m thrilled to lend a hand.
Regards,
Larry
PS. I hope the evil ticket was dismissed!
Hi Larry,
Indeed it was! Thanks again!
Regards,
Dean
hey. I got two parking tickets at the same time for street cleaning and insp sticker expired. Please help me dispute.
Hi Herman,
Good afternoon.
I’m afraid you can get two parking tickets for violating different rules at the same time. In other words, you are eligible to get unlimited parking tickets while parked in the same space at the same time, as long as they are not duplicate violations. Or, the same violation in the same space within three hours.
Herman, I would check for defective required elements on each ticket.
Good luck.
Regards,
Larry