Parking Citation
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Parking Citation
The first ever citation I receive in my S is not for speeding but for parking violation!
Last week, I received a parking citation for not showing my registration/plates. I had temporary dealer issued paper registration. The temporary plates along with the radio antenna was missing. So instead of paying the fine, I decided to appeal it. While filing for the appeal, the clerk gave me a choice to drop the appeal if I agreed to pay a reduced fine of $25, it was tempting but I decided to go on with the appeal because of principle. My hearing was scheduled for today. Last minute change in school schedule to attend a mandatory clinic training made me wish I had taken the $25. So during lunch time I race down to City Hall to pay the $25 reduced fine and be on my way. It turns out, that was a choice for yesterday not today and I had to attend the hearing or my fine is doubled. I'm thinking I'm royally 
. So I race back to school, attend the meeting, stressing out, giving the hater look to everyone who asked questions but luckily it ended 10 minutes short of my scheduled appearance. I VTEC my way to City Hall 
. Sign in and wait for my turn.
Now to the main event, after waiting for 45 minutes my name is called up. Walk into a room with the Hearing Officer, Metro Marshal and a Clerk are present. The conversation went like this;
HO: What is your name? Me: give my name.
HO: Where you giving a parking citation for no display of registration on your 2 door Honda? Me: Yes. Honda S2000.
HO: (looks straight into my eyes, with a grin on his face), "I have a S as well", Me:
HO: What year is yours? Me: 2002. HO: Mine is a year newer. Me: All the same, the limit is still 9k. HO:
HO: So why did you not have your registration displayed? Me: I had temporary dealer tags on, I don't know what happened to them. I have proof of purchase and Bill of Sale/Copy of Title. (I hand it over)
HO: When did you purchase it? .... (before I can respond) You purchased it with only 17k miles on it?! Me: Yes
HO: Do you currently have it registered? Me: Yes, I requested the rest of the day off from school and got it smogged and registered that afternoon. (I hand over the documents)
HO: So what do you think happened to those dealer tags? Me: I honestly don't know, I had them when I drove the car from St. Louis, MO to Vegas, and I remember having them that morning when I drove to school. I am thinking it's either a prank or they were stolen. My antenna is also missing if that makes any sense.
(Silence for a good 15 seconds)
HO: Well based on what you have said, I don't think your case qualifies for a reduction in fine... Me:
... HO: But rather, I find your case very plausible and I will dismiss the citation. Me: ...
We talked for a bit about S while the clerk prepared the paper work. Asked me a few questions about the dental school. I was wanting to ask him if he was on S2ki, but resisted. All in all, the Hearing Officer was a cool guy. So S2000 owners are
If things weren't already going well as they were. I didn't feel like walking over to the casino to get the parking ticket validated and drive towards the exit. As I pull up, the "Lady in the Booth" said she liked my car. I give her my parking ticket, and she goes no charge. I asked her, "Are you sure, the sign says '$2 for the first hour'". She said, "No you're good, have a nice day", I thanked her and went on my merry way. Had the top down and enjoyed the weather.
Today had a lot of unexpected surprises, just made me appreciate my car even more.
Did I mention, I love my car?!
Last week, I received a parking citation for not showing my registration/plates. I had temporary dealer issued paper registration. The temporary plates along with the radio antenna was missing. So instead of paying the fine, I decided to appeal it. While filing for the appeal, the clerk gave me a choice to drop the appeal if I agreed to pay a reduced fine of $25, it was tempting but I decided to go on with the appeal because of principle. My hearing was scheduled for today. Last minute change in school schedule to attend a mandatory clinic training made me wish I had taken the $25. So during lunch time I race down to City Hall to pay the $25 reduced fine and be on my way. It turns out, that was a choice for yesterday not today and I had to attend the hearing or my fine is doubled. I'm thinking I'm royally . So I race back to school, attend the meeting, stressing out, giving the hater look to everyone who asked questions but luckily it ended 10 minutes short of my scheduled appearance. I VTEC my way to City Hall . Sign in and wait for my turn.Now to the main event, after waiting for 45 minutes my name is called up. Walk into a room with the Hearing Officer, Metro Marshal and a Clerk are present. The conversation went like this;
HO: What is your name? Me: give my name.
HO: Where you giving a parking citation for no display of registration on your 2 door Honda? Me: Yes. Honda S2000.
HO: (looks straight into my eyes, with a grin on his face), "I have a S as well", Me:
HO: What year is yours? Me: 2002. HO: Mine is a year newer. Me: All the same, the limit is still 9k. HO:
HO: So why did you not have your registration displayed? Me: I had temporary dealer tags on, I don't know what happened to them. I have proof of purchase and Bill of Sale/Copy of Title. (I hand it over)
HO: When did you purchase it? .... (before I can respond) You purchased it with only 17k miles on it?! Me: Yes
HO: Do you currently have it registered? Me: Yes, I requested the rest of the day off from school and got it smogged and registered that afternoon. (I hand over the documents)
HO: So what do you think happened to those dealer tags? Me: I honestly don't know, I had them when I drove the car from St. Louis, MO to Vegas, and I remember having them that morning when I drove to school. I am thinking it's either a prank or they were stolen. My antenna is also missing if that makes any sense.
(Silence for a good 15 seconds)
HO: Well based on what you have said, I don't think your case qualifies for a reduction in fine... Me:
... HO: But rather, I find your case very plausible and I will dismiss the citation. Me: ... We talked for a bit about S while the clerk prepared the paper work. Asked me a few questions about the dental school. I was wanting to ask him if he was on S2ki, but resisted. All in all, the Hearing Officer was a cool guy. So S2000 owners are
If things weren't already going well as they were. I didn't feel like walking over to the casino to get the parking ticket validated and drive towards the exit. As I pull up, the "Lady in the Booth" said she liked my car. I give her my parking ticket, and she goes no charge. I asked her, "Are you sure, the sign says '$2 for the first hour'". She said, "No you're good, have a nice day", I thanked her and went on my merry way. Had the top down and enjoyed the weather.
Today had a lot of unexpected surprises, just made me appreciate my car even more.
Did I mention, I love my car?!
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Glad this worked out for the better. When we talked a few weeks back, I told you they would toss it out as long as you had your Bill of Sale/Title. There is usually a 30 day grace period before a fine can be applied.
Now.. For those dealer tags... You must have been really exited when we picked up the car. You did NOT get any, remember
Now.. For those dealer tags... You must have been really exited when we picked up the car. You did NOT get any, remember
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