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2 Tickets - One wrong tag #, both wrong color

I recently got 2 non-moving violations. One was for an expired parking permit, but the car color was written down wrong. The second one, which is my main concern, is because I was ''parked in a 24 hour reserved space.'' The tag # on this citation was recorded incorrectly. I wasn't present when the tickets were issued. None of my personal information is on the citations either, just the fine amount, license number (wrong in the latter case), color (wrong in both cases), and make. Both issued at the same time on the premises of a College campus by the same campus officer. Do I have a chance at successfully contesting either of these tickets due to the errors listed? Do campus laws or county laws apply here? Thanks in advance.


Asked on 2/18/05, 12:16 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: 2 Tickets - One wrong tag #, both wrong color

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I do not believe that an error in the color of the car will allow you to successfully contest the first ticket although it is simply based on the discretion of the hearing officer/judge. The second citation with the wrong license plate number might be more readily defeated or may not even be charged to you.

I would check in your county's computer system and see if the county has a sight for traffic and parking. If so, check and see how the citation appears in their records. If it does not reflect your information, I might try to ignore it and hope they do not catch the error. If it shows, ask for the hearing and argue your case before the hearing officer/judge. Good luck.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000

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Answered on 2/18/05, 9:46 am


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