[PeterP]

<p>It was a totally legal spot.  I took pix from all angles.  The ticket was written by a state police officer, not the city's parking division.  He saw us park there and could have said something if he wanted us to move..if he had simply asked us to move, for whatever reason, we would have.  But he waited until we were gone and promptly wrote us a ticket.  Because the spot is very close to the State House, I think he just assumed it was not legal to park there, but it is.  We've parked there numerous times in the past, never gotten a ticket, and people park there every day without getting a ticket.  There are no signs, no paint on the road or sidewalk to indicate you're not supposed to park there.  It is not a metered spot.</p>
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<p>Anyway, what evidence do I need to collect, in addition to the pictures, to have a successful case in court?  I have one witness, my carpool partner who was in the car while I parked and observed the ticketed car when we returned.</p>
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<p>Any insight is appreciated.</p>

 

[Grizzly]

<p>Pictures are nice but aren't really great evidence.  Use your witness.  Get a signed statement.  Not sure what the rules are in The Yoosa, but usually you have the option of showing up in court. </p>

 

[Hanging Jury]

<p>If you can request a hearing, request one and make sure you show.  Bring your pics and your witness.  I bet you win.</p>

 

[jcumming]

<p>Find out what it will cost you to fight it if you lose. Someplaces the court charge added on makes it completely ridiculous to try and get a hearing.</p>

 

[bap]

<p>Keep your feet moving.</p>
<p>Keep your chin tucked down.</p>
<p>Avoid squaring up. Try throwing your punches off to the side at an angle.</p>
<p>Hit and move, hit and move.</p>

 

[muzicgrl]

<p>Around here the first step is to contest the ticket in writing.</p>