Dallas T/A Parking Ticket

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  1. nascarchuck

    nascarchuck Road Train Member

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    Be aware that they are handing out parking tickets at the T/A in Dallas.

    I didnt want to block a fuel pump so I parked on the side next to the concrete wall behind several other trucks. I went inside to use the restroom and was right back out. Out of the truck MAYBE 5 minutes and found a parking ticket hanging on my mirror.

    Said thats a fire zone and cost is $115 if paid within 10 days or $225 after 10 days.

    Guess next time I wont be so concerned about blocking the fuel island when I gotta pee.

    Just wanted to let y'all know not to park there even for just a minute.
     
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  3. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    ? Who gave you the ticket and on private property? huh.....Was the zone maked no parking and/or fire zone? If so you were at fault I guess.
     
  4. gokiddogo

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    I saw the same thing happening at the TA in Paulsboro NJ. Saw a couple trucks stop for not even a couple of minutes and the cops were there giving them a had time. I guess TA has too many customers ...
     
  5. nascarchuck

    nascarchuck Road Train Member

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    Dallas PD issued the citation. I assume that it was a fire zone. I was too mad to look before I left and I wont go back since we dont use T/A anyway. I did look for the cop and s/he was no where to be found.

    The ticket was my fault and Im not trying to blame anyone but myself... Like I said, I just hope that by posting my experience I can save someone else $115.
     
  6. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    FIRE ZONE Thats why the curbs are painted RED. The cops probably swing thru there every couple hours because they know they can write a few high dollar tickets each time.
     
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  7. nascarchuck

    nascarchuck Road Train Member

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    Ya know, more than 30 minutes and I can understand, but it was only 5 minutes! :D But I was wrong so now I gots to pay up.
     
  8. nascarchuck

    nascarchuck Road Train Member

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    Im not so sure that the curb was red. Im thinking that it MAY have had the red line painted a few feet from the curb.

    Maybe I should swing by and look when I drive by in the morning BUT I will NOT stop!
     
  9. SAMMY6969

    SAMMY6969 Medium Load Member

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    Cops started that crap in gary indiana also..*********
     
  10. nascarchuck

    nascarchuck Road Train Member

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    The ONLY thing good about Gary, IN is the Philly Cheesesteak sammich from the sandwich shop next door to the T/A!!
     
  11. bubbanbrenda

    bubbanbrenda Road Train Member

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    Pilot in Franklin Oh does it also but there "fire lane" is the driveway into the place, they park on both sides and make it difficult to get in or out, so its kind of a necessary evil.
     
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