Disgusted.

[marmota.livejournal.com]

a few weeks ago, I was issued a parking ticket in the brief window of opportunity between exiting my car and obtaining a guest permit from my destination. On showing the permit in hand to the ticket writer who was still there, I was told "it took me a minute to write it. dispute it.", and they walked off. So, I've disputed it.

Today, I received in the mail a demand for payment saying that my dispute had been denied, and I quote, "Hearing officers cannot dismiss validly issued ticket(s), which conform, to the parking rules and regulations.".

Apparently policy is now, or perhaps may always have been, for there to be no grace period whatsoever in obtaining guest permits.

So, fair warning. Apparently Somerville expects nonresidents to have to cell phone ahead to destinations and have someone meet us curbside with a permit.

I'm thoroughly disgusted by this, and out $50 for being LEGALLY PARKED.

Comments

Re: Always Appeal in Person

[bostonartist.livejournal.com]

One thought about this procedure. If you don't pay the ticket and then wait till you get a late notice, a penalty charge will be tacked on. If you then lose the appeal, you will owe MORE money, right?

Re: Always Appeal in Person

[tom-champion.livejournal.com]

No, you won't owe more, even if you lose. If you go through the appeals process but your ticket is not rescinded, ALL your late fees should be waived -- and all you should pay is the original fine.

At least, that's the way it's supposed to work.