How can I defend myself against wrongly imposed parking fees?
December 28, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Jessica Lange
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to you because I recently received a parking ticket that I believe was issued unjustly. I parked my vehicle properly in a public parking lot and purchased a parking ticket. However, the parking authority claims that I did not pay a valid parking fee and is now demanding a fine of 30 euros.
I am certain that I correctly purchased the parking ticket and I still have the receipt as proof. However, the parking authority refuses to acknowledge my appeal and insists that I must pay the fine. I feel unfairly treated and I want to defend myself against this unjustly imposed parking fee.
My concern is that I am not willing to pay for something that I have done correctly. I fear that similar problems could arise in the future if I do not challenge this injustice.
Could you please advise me on what legal steps I can take to defend myself against this unjustly imposed parking fee? Are there ways to appeal the parking ticket and prove my innocence? I would greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Valentina Beck
Dear Mrs. Beck,
I understand your situation and can empathize with how frustrating it must be to receive a fine when you are sure you have acted correctly. It is important that you fight against unjust fines and prove your innocence.
In your case, you have already taken an important step by submitting an appeal to the parking authority and providing the receipt as evidence. However, since the parking authority has rejected your appeal, we now need to consider further legal steps.
One option to challenge the fine is to go to the traffic fine agency. There, you can request a review of the fine notice. It is important to present all relevant evidence and documents that prove your innocence. This includes the parking ticket, the receipt, and possibly witness statements if other people witnessed the incident.
If the traffic fine agency continues to insist on payment of the fine, you have the option to appeal to the relevant district court. The case will be reviewed again and a decision will be made. It is advisable to have an experienced traffic law attorney represent you in this case to protect your interests as best as possible.
It is important that you do not rush to pay, but rather protect your rights and fight against unjust fines. I recommend that you contact a traffic law attorney promptly to discuss your options and develop a strategy on how to challenge the fine.
I hope this information helps you and wish you success in asserting your rights in this matter.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lange
