Tuesday 11 December 2018

9 Tips To Stay Safe From Parking Tickets


We all know the significance and worth of DMV services. Getting into their depth, it can be seen that there’s a lot than auto registration services, DMV officers help with. For instance, parking violations! There are times when most of us commit this violation out of mistake. Though help is available by getting in touch with the experts, it makes sense to know some suggestions that speak volumes about keeping away from these terrible violations.
Presenting 09 valuable tips to avoid parking tickets when stopping, parking or standing on LA streets:
  1. Parking at a broken meter is allowed until you would be able to park when the meter was working. Broken meter refers to one that is out of working or is working too fast.
  2. In case of missing meter, parking is allowed for maximum duration on the posted sign.
  3. If parking ticket has been issued in matters of an expired meter violation and broken meter, it is suggested to send a plea of ‘not guilty’ to a different unit.
  4. Never ever, anybody is permitted to double park during the street cleaning days, as doing so is an open invitation to parking ticket.
  5. To park in a pedestrian lamp, signs are not required as any notice. This is because the ramp is already the notice of parking regulation. However, caution is required no part of the vehicle obstructs the lamp because if it happens, parking ticket is definite to attract.
  6. When raising defense of “location does not exist” to battle for the parking ticket, it is suggested to submit a copy of the street map, verification from the Post Office, or tax information to confirm that the location isn’t existing.
  7. There are times when one raises a “medical emergency” as a defense to double parking by a school or office. In such cases, it is good to submit a statement from the school or office personal that someone from the family or known was called on emergency basis.
  8. In case of a commercial vehicle, double parking of vehicle isn’t any problem while delivering the goods, if proof has been submitted regarding working at the location. Also, it is recommended to check that there is no parking space or loading zone in 100 feet of the spot on both the side of the street.
  9. You can stop your vehicle to pick up or drop a passenger at a bus stop, if you are not blocking other buses.
Hopefully, these tips are helpful for you in being safe with parking violations.