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ChubsBronco t1_j25x5lw wrote

You done fucked A-A Ron!

Red Top meters are dedicated handicap spots, they also tend to sit lower and are easy to miss. There are some that don’t even have the stickers on it. It isn’t really well publicized that is what those spots are. And with ParkMobile…. It doesn’t help.

Try to explain that you are a fatty ding dong and see what happens.

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releasesafeties t1_j25v0y7 wrote

You're correct that in DC, handicap spots are noted with the red-capped parking meters. Admit with explanation, plead that you're an out-of-towner and didn't see any other sign or marking indicating it was a handicap spot, and maybe the hearing examiner will have mercy on you and reduce the fine. If you straight-up contest it, you'll lose and will definitely be paying the $250. With AwE, at least there's a chance.

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PreposterisG t1_j25tyo5 wrote

You can just ignore it if you don't plan to ever register a car in DC. Plenty of people from Maryland with thousands in tickets. Sucks though. I'd be curious if there is any DC law that explicitly allows them to post signage on parking meters. Seems pretty odd to me to do it that way.

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DBizzitry t1_j25xgub wrote

that's terrible advice. they'd be ineligible for all gov. permits/licenses/contracts, and the vehicle would be impoundable on sight (after 2 unpaid tickets)

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economizt t1_j261vxl wrote

Lol have you seen how many unpaid tickets some cars have racked up over many years and still not impounded?

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