How can I get out of at 50$ parking ticket????

Question

Ok last night I parked at a parking meter that you put quarters in because my car was going to run out of gas.So I walked to the nearest gas station and got some gas and came back to put it in my car and there was a 50 dollar ticket.The sign in the parking lot says parking spaces reserved from 8am to six pm. But do you think they will let me out of it I didnt want to break down.

Answer 1

Some good advice on how to handle an annoying parking ticket in court:  

Answer 2

You should have the option to plea not guilty. Save the gas receipt and show it to the prosecutor before the trial or if the prosecutor doesn't budge, show it to the judge in court. Most likely, they'll be understanding and drop the ticket.

Answer 3

Yes, if you show the receipt and catch the judge on a good day they will most likely drop the ticket. You should plea not guilty and explain you didnt want to cause traffic to build up for your car breaking down in the middle of the road. If the judge doesn't let you off, you'll learn not to let your gas get so low.  

Answer 4

Real world: here's how it works.

First you show up in court on the day listed on your ticket, wait 2 or 3 hours until it is your turn, then you get to state your intention to fight the ticket.

Then you get a second court date.  Another 2 or 3 hours wait and you have your case.  Your best chance of not being found guilty, is if the person who wrote the ticket isn't there.  Your car was parked.  You were too cheap to put a quarter in the meter, you're in fact are guilty.  You will likely be found guilty, though the judge will also just as likely reduce the fine... perhaps to $25.

So, in summation, the best way to get out of the ticket?  Pay the stupid $50 and move on.