My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: CA
Somewhat lengthy but my issue is complex and the details are important...
My complaint is two-fold:
(1) the DMV claims my registration is incomplete because I have an open, valid dispute (that I have been actively working but don't know how to solve) and they won't issue me a temporary registration.
(2) I have two valid disputes with Foothill College Parking.
I coached a track workout for EIGHT years in the Cupertino/Los Altos, CA area. Every Tuesday night, I purchased a $3.00 parking ticket at either DeAnza College or Foothill College to park while coaching a 1 hour weekly workout. I always purchased a ticket and put it on my dash, clearly displayed - EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY NIGHT FOR THE BETTER PART OF EIGHT YEARS.
In 2013, on Tuesday nights, Foothill College got greedy and started aggressively ticketing many runners in gray areas (e.g. when machines were broken, sitting in cars, etc.)
Since my car is prone to door dings, I always parked in the same spot at Foothill College -- WAY out of the way, to the very outside of an END spot with no other cars around. I received a ticket (which I am still fighting) for "taking up AN additional space". I was parked (with a valid $3.00 ticket on the dash) a tire's width over the white line on the side of the line along the END of the parking lot -- clearly not overtaking any parking space but a tad into a slashed-out perimeter of asphalt. I went on-online immediately to dispute the ticket. Figuring I would end up paying but ... Seriously?
A few weeks later, before hearing back on the first ticket ... (I can only assume to be harassed), I got a citation for "no permit". My permit was ABSOLUTELY CLEARLY displayed on the dash. I have a photo of the untouched ticket on the dash and followed all instructions on-online to dispute this second obvious harassment.
Both items were returned with the standard "not enough information" even though I supplied proof and photos in all cases. I sent an additional letter and then never got anything from them again - no mail, email, nothing.
Fast forward to Nov 2013 when I paid my auto registration.
My auto registration was paid in full 2 weeks early to the DMV. In fact, there was an extra $68.00 fee that was not described (other than "fee") that I paid as well. I got a letter a month after my registration had expired saying I owed more fees (another $68.00) and that I had an incomplete application (still don't have my registration tags as of today.
Again, There was no note or description on what the fee was so I booked an appointment, went to the DMV and waited in line. I had to do all that to find out that it is Foothill College keeping me from having current, legal registration tags on my otherwise legal and registration-paid in full and on-time vehicle.
I cannot continue to fight or resubmit my dispute to Foothill College without paying $164.00 first. I cannot get current with DMV without paying $164.00.
I don't have extra money lying around and I work hard to pay my bills. I refuse to be bullied by this greedy, broken system. Granted, in the first case, my car wheel was on the white line and while I at first paid that $68.00 (to the DMV) as it was in the gray area ... the second $68.00 is a DISTINCT LIE by Foothill College ... where does the greed stop?
I will not pay to be harassed and abused just because this greedy institution is making my life miserable and jeopardizing my livelihood (as I drive kids around with expired tags, now). I paid my $3.00 parking fee in BOTH instances and clearly displayed the large, dated tag (no possible way anyone could miss it and I have photos).
How can I get justice here? I absolutely refuse to pay the DMV and hope that someday Foothill College will "refund me" that money. That's what the DMV suggests. That should be illegal and is a horrible way to treat an innocent person. Why does this system support guilty until proven innocent? Why should I have to pay the fine plus late fees as though I were guilty just to get an additional hearing? What do I do now wanting to be proactive but not wanting toforever ????
Thank you for your time and reading to the bottom. Please don't tell me to just pay it and forget it. Not going to happen - my parents taught me right from wrong and this is just plain wrong.

