NYC Parking Boot
05-13-2009, 01:34 PM
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Oh bureacracy...is it worth it? Depends on how angry you are. Otherwise, it's like trying to piss up a rope.
05-13-2009, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='877515' date='May 13 2009, 02:34 PM
Oh bureacracy...is it worth it? Depends on how angry you are. Otherwise, it's like trying to piss up a rope.
lol i like that
piss up a rope
05-13-2009, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='877494' date='May 13 2009, 05:17 PM
...you could at least try and reason with them....
J/K Brett...
Sorry to hear about that, Mark.... :thumbsdown:
05-13-2009, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='877493' date='May 13 2009, 05:15 PM
Always park in a garage in the city, never on the street! 
05-13-2009, 02:51 PM
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mark, im sorry.. the city sucks with that stuff.. odds are against you i would think. I once called 311 and went through this whole process and it got me nowhere.. plus-- the city can take months to even deal with things.. i would definitly try it cant hurt, but be patient.. good luck hun 
05-13-2009, 08:02 PM
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Average parking violation for me is $60 for a expired meter in NYC. Sux big time. i wish it was $10...that would be amazing..LOMAG- I would definitely follow up on that claim of yours. Doesnt hurt...if you have a lawyer friend and he can write it on his letterhead, even better. 2 years is definitely not reasonable time. You would have a strong case if you took pictures with a datestamp two years ago, and now. Pictures are key.
05-13-2009, 11:02 PM
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i hate those boots. That's why I carefully look at the signs about a million times. File a claim anyway. Argue that: "They can give you a ticket but not vandalize your car." It's vandalism if the POS boot they put on your wheel damaged it. Good luck fighting the government though. Let us know the outcome.
05-14-2009, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by pgetsch' post='877499' date='May 13 2009, 02:20 PM
i would actually just illegally park and pay the 10 dollar fine.
hahahaha :lol: , $10 fine, your lucky man. illegally parked vehicle in NYC will run you anywhere btw $125 to $250 depending on the violation. :cry: :(
hahahaha :lol: , $10 fine, your lucky man. illegally parked vehicle in NYC will run you anywhere btw $125 to $250 depending on the violation. :cry: :(
05-14-2009, 12:14 PM
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Alright, I'm going to submit it. I've got the NYC claim for filled out, a detailed letter attached, pictures and a price quote for a new rim and mounting and balancing. I'll have it notarized tomorrow and send it out and we'll see in a few months! I'll let you guys know what the result is although I'm not too optimistic that it'll be in my favor.