Posts by Timothy Taylor11

What’s the legal minimum amount of time someone needs to receive a court summons by mail before their hearing actually happens? I'm asking because this just happened to some acquaintances of mine today, and their hearing is already set for Friday morning. Is there supposed to be at least an eight-day buffer, or what?

goldenangler4 said:I agree with that... but I passed through there without putting anyone at risk... not another car, not even myself... the cops know people pass through there, so they probably just showed up to hit their daily quota... now I'm out here checking three times too 🙂

Measure out 50 meters first, then cross the street 😁 (if I remember the laws correctly, you have to use the crosswalk if it's within 50 feet in the city, or maybe 100 feet outside the city limits?)

Thomas Fowler84 said:Just because a hundred cars park there doesn't make it legal. It simply means the police might turn a blind eye under certain circumstances, though they will always have a valid excuse to issue a ticket if that spot is needed for someone drinking a Budweiser. I am not trying to defend the police, and honestly, I would likely park there myself if I were desperate for a spot, but I am merely explaining the legal reality of the situation.

But where else are those 200 cars supposed to go if not there? 😁
I assume you know exactly which spot I'm talking about?

Thomas Fowler84 said:In the city, you are permitted to park exclusively in designated parking areas.
In your specific situation, I suspect the parking authority will argue they were simply moving an improperly parked vehicle, which is technically accurate from a legal standpoint.
I would characterize this as a perfect storm of unfortunate circumstances. I empathize with your position and hope you prevail, but I fear the cards are stacked in favor of the ZPA.

lol, man, there are at least 150-200 cars parked there every single day because the lot over by the economics building charges fees, and I have NEVER (and I pass that way daily) seen a tow truck touch anyone there. The only time the tow trucks show up is if someone is being incredibly rude and parking on the grass, which I totally get. Once she saw the police and the yellow tape, she should have just found somewhere else to park; it's going to be tough to fight this. Still, this is basically New York City for you...
@Steven Reed
I drove by there today and the cops were busy putting up tape all around the stadium, but that was around noon. By 5 PM, it was probably too late for them to wait around, so they likely just called the tow truck.

-Driving the wrong way-
Ugh, just another college kid getting caught red-handed...
So, I was over in the suburbs today—near the local shopping center—trying to find a spot to park where I wouldn't get hit with a fee. While I'm maneuvering into the space, this cop suddenly appears out of nowhere and demands my license and registration. I’m sitting there totally stunned, and he just points to this brand-new one-way sign... He probably had been sitting there waiting for someone to mess up, since they must have changed the street direction just yesterday or last week. I was just driving on autopilot and didn't even notice the change.
Long story short, I drove maybe 20 yards the wrong way down "the street" (it's that big boulevard near the ExxonMobil station, take a right after the station then the first right, if you know what I mean). He told me $667 I'm looking at a heavy fine and a six-month license suspension. He didn't hand me any paperwork on the spot, though. This is my very first offense since I passed my test four years ago. Does anyone have any advice? (If there's even anything I can do?)
Thanks