Do I have to pay a parking ticket from a private parking company?
915641
Hey Scota ;)  \n\nYour question has been the subject of many current affairs stories here in Australia.  We do NOT have to pay fines from private parking companies.\n\nIf in doubt, give your local council or nearest police station a call.  They will answer your question easily and quickly.\n\nGood luck!   I wish you well.
83824
Yes, you can pay the ticket without going to jail.  Call the clerk of the court in the county in which you got the ticket and explain the circumstances.  It will take you a while to get through and they won't be very friendly, but eventually you'll get the information you need.
313667
I totally agree- the best you can do is post a handicap only sign and antoher one saying violators will be towed at owners expense.  If these are clearly marked then you can call and have them towed if a non-eligible person parks there.  As long as you specify towing at owners expense you cannot be charged for anything.\n\nThis is why we live in a nation where the largest health risk is obesity- people are too damn lazy to walk the 10 feet across the parking lot!
954282
Don't worry, no you don't get penalty points on your licence. I've been given parking tickets for various reasons and I have never been given any points on my licence as a result.\n\nTo put your mind at ease I insert the following quote:\nParking tickets issued by the council are called 'Penalty Charge Notices'. They require payment of a penalty, and do not result in a criminal record or points on a driving licence. They are separate from Fixed Penalty Notices, issued for criminal offences by the Police and Traffic Wardens.
107200
You need to send the paid ticket to: \nClerk of Court\n112 South Second St.\nAlbia, IA 52531\n641-932-7508
758786
If you are skating you could get a ticket if the park is owned privately it could be their requirement but if you are not skating and just watching you should not get a ticket if you did I would fight it in court just to prove your innocence
302526
Well I'm not in NYC but I would hope that it would take some time. Depends on how many they have to issue and if they're behind. I'm in Atlanta and went to court but I was late. Court was still in session but they told me that I would have to pay the fees as if I was paying a bond like to get out of jail or something. The fines were over a $1,000 and I just didn't have it. In order for them to give me a new court date I would have to pay the money. However, the clerk there told me it would take awhile before a warrant would be issued. That was in January. But if you weren't required to go to court then you don't have to worry anyway. Especially if it's nothing serious and just some fine needs to be paid. Like when I was in a park after dark. I just paid the fine and didn't go to court. \n\nOh, if you can't pay then when you go to court they can set you up on a payment plan(probation). I think you have to show up in court for that though. Best thing to do is have someone call,ask questions, and if everything's cool, give someone the $$$$$ so they can pay it for you. Just in case there is a warrant you won't go down there and get banged up.
810001
I AM from Ohio and have never heard of such a thing. I know if you live out of state, sometimes they will keep your license until you pay the ticket, and then mail it back but if I were you...I'd call the number on your citation to find out exactly what you're supposed to pay. The tickets I've gotten in Ohio generally have the fine listed on the back.
600242
You've got a ticket does it matter?????
1129446
Yes. even if pulled over for another infraction, cops can take you in. Best bet - call the court and apologize for forgetting to handle your tickets, then beg for a court date to take care of it. If youve gotten your registration taken care of, they might dismiss this violation and lower your fine. You can also plead your case and tell them you cant affford $600...they will lower it or break it into payments for you...\n\nGood luck.
110730
Usually it is a company that repos vehicles, when you don't pay the monthly payment.  They have the right, as long as it is in the driveway, and not garaged.\nIf it is the police, then you probably know the answer, or, someone in your house does, for sure.
41547
It should be a fix it ticket depending on what state you live in. Usually you just have to by your police station and have a desk sergent write it off.
840384
no you have to pay later, may be for the application. a little fee\n\n:> peace\n.
211388
I really doubt they will toss you in the slammer for a parking ticket.  You'll pay the fine and go with a good lesson learned.
656814
i used to work for clerk of courts in the traffic division for a larger city,  there is little chance that you will get the ticket thrown out dropped,  however if you do come in to court in a suit an tie, and if you are respective of the judge and the legal process, you will probably be charged court cost, pledge no contest, tell the judge that you were not familiar with the area and if you bring in a picture of the stop sign  it might help.  court cost are  usually about half of the cost.
942191
I agree with what the others have said - the DVLA and the post office are the places to go.  However when I changed my paper licence to a photo card AND ALSO changed my name on it, I didnt have to pay anything...it was a bit unclear on their leaflet so I called them to check and it was free!  I reckon you should do the same!
402962
parking lots are private property so there has to be a sign posted saying that the property owner has allowed the police to patrol the parking lot.  If there is noting like that there is nothing that they can do to you unless you were pulling on to a city street, at least that is the law in CA