How To Save 33% On Parking Tickets
Getting a parking ticket sucks.
On the back of the parking ticket there is usually an address where you can request a hearing by mail. If you send in a letter explaining the circumstances of the ticket, you will get back a letter that gives you two options. Either pay a reduced fine or wait for an Administrative Law Judge to review the ticket.
The reduced fine is roughly a 33% savings off the initial price of the ticket. If you get a couple tickets a year this can be a substantial savings.
I once received a ticket that I was sure I would get dismissed, but they found an error on something and I had to pay the full fine. Unless you are absolutely sure you have a rock solid story, pay the reduced fine because after they review it you can’t request the reduced fine. I keep a standard letter that I use every time, so it is easy to request a hearing by mail and get the reduced fine.
If you have a parking ticket savings tips, feel free to add it below.
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Michael, i am interested in purchasing the image that you show on this post of the article, the meter, is is available for sale?
Liz Jones
Michael,
You said in your parking ticket article that you “keep a standard letter that I use every time, so it is easy to request a hearing by mail and get the reduced fine.” Can u send me your standard letter. I have no idea what to say and have some tickets I would like to get reduced.
Thanks,
Guy
Guy,
It doesn’t matter what the letter says. If they get a letter from you, they automatically send you an offer for a lower amount.
Good Luck,
Mike