Handicapped Parking Citation

[sandee1129]

My question involves a parking citation from the state of California: I have handicapped plates on my car, but parked 100% on the blue cross-hatch lines next to the handicapped spot. There was plenty of room and I blocked no one's access into or out of any handicapped spot, should one become available. I never dreamed my fine would be the ultimate of handicapped parking fines of $415! My first appeal suggesting being fined for Non-"Compliance With Signs" or "Posted No Parking Anytime" has been denied. (Not to mention I got laid off in February.) Now I've had to pay the fine in order to have an Administrative Hearing. Please, any suggestions? Any hope?

[M'sta Mikey]

The blue crossed-hatch lines are restrictive; no parking zones. They are there to allow legally parked handicap vehicles clear access for chair lifts, wheel chairs, handicap individuals entering/exiting their vehicles, etc.

You will notice that there is no handicap parking sign displayed (centered) in this area; there is a specific reason why not. You parked illegally. Since you are handicapped, you must be aware of the law with regards to handicapped parking.

[sandee1129]

You write, "You will notice that there is no handicap parking sign displayed (centered) in this area; there is a specific reason why not." What is the specific reason why not?