My car's arm was bended a week ago. After street cleaning, dropping down the curb broke it. My right back wheel remain on the curb, occupying 10% of the side-walk.
I was ticketed for $108 and hour later, while looking for a shop. First estimate $300 part and $400 labor. Second estimate $200 labor with my part, but doing it a week later. Third estimate $240 mobile service the next day, but never showed, My brother will bring me tools to work on it today.
While waiting, there is a meter maid across the street. Good, a chance to vent my frustration on her.
I: Why am I being ticketed for being in an accident. S: I don't know. It's not my area here. I am just on-break. I: Now tell me your opinion why I should be ticketed. S: May I see the ticket I: Yes, here S: Someone complained of blocking the side-walk I: Who? What? Accident blocking 10% of the side-walk. Homeless camp block whole side-walk all the time. S: I don't know. Nothing I can do or tell you. I: I just want your opinion on it. S: I don't know. You can contest it. I: OK, give me ID of person who complained. S: I don't know. You have to contest it. I: I should have the right to confront my accuser. If blocking 10% of the side-walk is so important, we should discuss it in court. S: She closed her window. (ruined her break)
An hour later. Another meter maid ticketing other side of street. I repeat the same frustration on her.