Unjust Handicapped Parking Violation

[TDF]

My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: California

I parked in a regular parking spot, which happened to be next to a handicapped spot. I fed a meter and went to a movie. While there I was issued a ticket for parking in a handicapped spot by the City of Alameda. It said in the notes section of the ticket, "Wheels touching handicapped parking lines".

I took photos of my vehicle which clearly show that I wasn't parked on any lines or in the handicapped spot itself. I even went back a second time to make sure I wasn't wrong and took photos again. I've written two letters contesting the ticket which go to a private servicing agent to review. Both were sent back stating that the ticket was valid. (I suspect they weren't even reviewed) I took the case before a "hearing officer" at the City Hall who said he wasn't a "city employee" at the outset of the hearing. I plead my case and showed the photos. He said I argued a good case and as I was leaving and shook my hand. But still the determination which came in the mail today said the ticket was valid.

I have one more shot to argue this case in a Superior County Court. I don't understand how any reasonable person could think I, given my evidence, that I was in violation of the parking rule. I'm not lying and I didn't do anything wrong. I don't know what more to say in my defense. I just didn't do it. Part of the problem seems to be that they presume I'm guilty just from having received the ticket. As if I'm guilty til I can prove my own innocence. And even then what I provided didn't convince them. There was no acknowledgement that the issuing officer (I presume a human) could make a mistake.

What do I do? I can't afford to pay this fine. It's $365. And, I understand that it will be a point against my on my insurance. Help!

[jk]

I don't understand how any reasonable person could think I, given my evidence, that I was in violation of the parking rule.

not saying you did this but what proves you didn't first move the vehicle and then take a picture?

[cdwjava]

What code were you cited for?

[TDF]

cdwjava: The ticket says: Code64-22507.8A CVC33 ..thanks for your help




JK: No I did not move the car and then take a photo. I'm not lying or fabricating my story. My evidence is all I can provide. I realize that they may think that I've lied but how else can I argue my case? Conversely, the city has no obligation to provide physical evidence which refutes my own. Their employee merely has to write a ticket and I'm guilty until I convince them otherwise. Where is real due process? I'm innocent.

[jk]

JK: No I did not move the car and then take a photo. I'm not lying or fabricating my story. My evidence is all I can provide. I realize that they may think that I've lied but how else can I argue my case? Conversely, the city has no obligation to provide physical evidence which refutes my own. Their employee merely has to write a ticket and I'm guilty until I convince them otherwise. Where is real due process? I'm innocent.

the problem is: an officer is accepted as an impartial observer as they do not benefit from writing a ticket. Whether you prevail or lose does not affect them. You, on the other hand, have much to lose from this ticket so a court sees you as more likely to not be honest. Not saying anything about you in particular but in general, just how it is.

a couple questions that might lead to something though:

what government issued the ticket?

what, if any signs were present to indicate a HC space?

[TDF]

The City Of Alameda California.

There is a blue handicap sign on a post at the head of the spot to the right of where I parked. To the right of that spot were white lines marked on the pavement and text which reads "no parking". On the pavement in the handicap spot is a blue symbol like the one on the signpost of a wheelchair. I was parked in a regular metered spot with no symbols or signs.