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I got a ticket for parking in a handicap spot on the street. It was not clearly marked for the whole block rather than the spot

Asked over 2 years ago - Seattle, WA

I parked immediately behind a pay to park sign and a car and a half's length in front of a 'handicap parking' sign on the street. I assumed it was just that spot so I made sure my wheels were behind the white spray painted line on the curb assuming that was the border for the spot before the handicapped spot. I returned to find a $250 ticket saying I had parked in a handicapped spot and was told by a passerby that they had turned the whole block into handicap parking but just hadnt clearly labeled it all yet. Should I mitigate this or should I contest it?

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I also took pictures of where my car was in relation to the sign posted saying disabled parking and of my tires being behind the white line.

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Alan James Brinkmeier

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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It would be worth your while to consult with a traffic attorney familiar with the judges and practices in the court where you received the ticket to explore your options. An attorney familiar with the policies and procedures of the court will know the likelihood of negotiating such a resolution given the circumstances of your case.

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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