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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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I got three parking tickets in Boston (don't ask) over the weekend

Do I have to pay them? What can they do to me if I don't? I am a NJ resident.

It's not the money, as all three tickets are still cheaper than a single parking ticket in NYC. I'm just wondering...

Boston Recap: VERY clean city compared to NYC, but everything closes at 2 AM Also, parking maids are very vigilant , virtually no traffic, the T is very easy to use but only runs until 12:30 AM?!, good food in beacon hill, gypsy bar in boylston is HUGE and PACKED, brown people still run the taxis
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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of course you do

we need the revenue!!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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not unless you plan on going back again
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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As long as you don't come back w/ the same plate, or you could risk getting booted. The fees goes up exponentially if unpaid...
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PsychoBen,Nov 10 2008, 04:23 PM
As long as you don't come back w/ the same plate, or you could risk getting booted. The fees goes up exponentially if unpaid...
argh I might come back

I'll just pay them
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I don't know if it's worth your while, but you could always appeal them. They are usually pretty good at letting non-frequent violators get off. Chances are they will dismiss at least 1 out of the 3. After I moved out the city I only get ticket about once a year, and they dismiss it after I sent in my written appeal. I basically asked them to give a f'en break on leniency.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by devs2k,Nov 10 2008, 04:24 PM
I got three parking tickets in Boston (don't ask) over the weekend

Do I have to pay them? What can they do to me if I don't? I am a NJ resident.

It's not the money, as all three tickets are still cheaper than a single parking ticket in NYC. I'm just wondering...

Boston Recap: VERY clean city compared to NYC, but everything closes at 2 AM Also, parking maids are very vigilant , virtually no traffic, the T is very easy to use but only runs until 12:30 AM?!, good food in beacon hill, gypsy bar in boylston is HUGE and PACKED, brown people still run the taxis
You forgot to mention (The worst drivers in the US).
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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and damn proud of it.
It's not easy to be number 1!!

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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.60trim,Nov 10 2008, 05:49 PM
You forgot to mention (The worst drivers in the US).
Sorry, you are only 48th:

http://www.nationaldriverstest.com/nationa...ap-averages.php
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I got one today, and because my school doesnt have parkin and i drive in everyday i get them all the time. I HATE METER MAIDS. last year i got over 300$ so far i still got 4 unpaid ones that im goin to have to pay. They'll bop you if you keep feeding your meter or even if your running to your car and they are JUST about to write you the ticket they will still give it to you. but i suggest to appeal the ticket or pay for it...
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