#1481 ·
So, here’s the short version—about a month ago, I parked incorrectly near Rib. Right on the sidewalk.
The city tow truck hauled my car away, and instead of just paying the fine and moving on, I decided to file an official appeal.
Here’s the context—and please bear with me—I’m a doctor. I had to rush over there on my own time, outside of my regular shift. There’s a massive shortage of specialists around here, and since I live pretty close to the hospital, they called me in to handle some discharges for three kids. It was basically to clear out beds so the people waiting in the ER wouldn't have to sit in a crowded waiting room all day while we processed the little ones. Naturally, I didn't receive a single cent of extra compensation for this—that's just how the American healthcare system rolls, unfortunately.
The hospital has its own parking lot, but at that exact moment, it wasn't feasible to head there because of those massive traffic jams stretching from the north side toward Kišpatićeva—anyone who has driven through that area knows that around 10 AM, the lines can stretch halfway down Barutanski Jarak.
Along with my appeal, I included an official letter from the hospital explaining the situation, just to prove I wasn't making up some convenient excuse.
I also made sure to state clearly that I know I messed up, but—look—I’ve never had a citation before, and the reason was genuinely valid.
And what does the Department of Justice do? They reject my appeal!
What am I supposed to do now... just pay it? And then next time someone needs a hand, I’ll just have to say, "Sorry... everything has to be strictly by the book," because I'm technically off the clock.
What are my actual chances if I take this to the Supreme Court?
If I really do have to cough up the money, can I just skip the tow company and the DOJ and donate that amount to charity instead? Like, maybe the Anne Rukavina Foundation or something?
I’m honestly just bewildered... I can't tell you how many times I've examined patients who didn't even have insurance, even when it wasn't strictly a legal emergency—like a case of strep throat, which isn't exactly life-or-death.
I sincerely hope that one day, the guy at the DOJ finds himself in a spot where he needs a favor from someone who follows the law to a T.
What is the point of any of this?
The biggest absurdity of all... when a patient parks illegally, they get let off the hook if the hospital provides a note saying it was an emergency... but for me, it's a different story.
I can't wait for the EU to finally let me move out of this country.
The city tow truck hauled my car away, and instead of just paying the fine and moving on, I decided to file an official appeal.
Here’s the context—and please bear with me—I’m a doctor. I had to rush over there on my own time, outside of my regular shift. There’s a massive shortage of specialists around here, and since I live pretty close to the hospital, they called me in to handle some discharges for three kids. It was basically to clear out beds so the people waiting in the ER wouldn't have to sit in a crowded waiting room all day while we processed the little ones. Naturally, I didn't receive a single cent of extra compensation for this—that's just how the American healthcare system rolls, unfortunately.
The hospital has its own parking lot, but at that exact moment, it wasn't feasible to head there because of those massive traffic jams stretching from the north side toward Kišpatićeva—anyone who has driven through that area knows that around 10 AM, the lines can stretch halfway down Barutanski Jarak.
Along with my appeal, I included an official letter from the hospital explaining the situation, just to prove I wasn't making up some convenient excuse.
I also made sure to state clearly that I know I messed up, but—look—I’ve never had a citation before, and the reason was genuinely valid.
And what does the Department of Justice do? They reject my appeal!
What am I supposed to do now... just pay it? And then next time someone needs a hand, I’ll just have to say, "Sorry... everything has to be strictly by the book," because I'm technically off the clock.
What are my actual chances if I take this to the Supreme Court?
If I really do have to cough up the money, can I just skip the tow company and the DOJ and donate that amount to charity instead? Like, maybe the Anne Rukavina Foundation or something?
I’m honestly just bewildered... I can't tell you how many times I've examined patients who didn't even have insurance, even when it wasn't strictly a legal emergency—like a case of strep throat, which isn't exactly life-or-death.
I sincerely hope that one day, the guy at the DOJ finds himself in a spot where he needs a favor from someone who follows the law to a T.
What is the point of any of this?
The biggest absurdity of all... when a patient parks illegally, they get let off the hook if the hospital provides a note saying it was an emergency... but for me, it's a different story.
I can't wait for the EU to finally let me move out of this country.
