Forty four days ago, if you’re counting, I went to City Hall to protest a parking ticket and tow Stef received. The area was improperly marked. Here’s the full story. I thought it was unfair to hide the sign in the bushes and then play gotcha for $127.
Two days ago I sent an email to the Director of the department that covers this asking for an update. “Let me have a look into this and get back to you later today,” he said.
Really–you thought he would?
I sent another email this afternoon. He asked if I could call and I immediately replied saying it would be five minutes. Five minutes later when I called he was gone.
Really–you thought he would be there?
I called and spoke to someone else in the department. Probably not a good idea. I reminded her that we only get 15 days to respond. She was not happy. She had discussed my ‘case’ but had not seen my “Request for Review Parking Violation/Towing.” I read her the state regs. I am not yet convinced that matters. She said she’d speak to the engineer, who I assume was the person who said the signs would be fine where they are in the first place.
I am told there will be a written response soon, right after their decision. I am torn between wanting this decided in my favor now or going for a real judicial appeal so I can play amateur lawyer. Whatever.
I will pursue this as a matter of principle… and because this afternoon they ticked me off. Please, don’t tick me off.
Go Get em Tiger. Dad
You know, if they didn’t jerk you around it wouldn’t be so bad…but now they deserve to be exposed. Go get’em Geoff.
Look into this- (this is not legal advice). If they don’t rule your way on the papers, or drag their feet…
I think you can write to them to request an actual formal hearing before a municipal hearing officer. The person who wrote the citation has to show up and you should be able to cross-examine them.
If they don’t grant you a hearing within a reasonable time, you can probably go to Superior Court. If they rule against you, likewise. I think the filing fee is small.
As Churchill said… NEVER GIVE UP.