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Got myself a citation for parking. What can I do about this?

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Where in Virginia?
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Bland county

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My story: California, the truck stop I was going to was full. Only had 19 minutes left to drive. Found an on-ramp with a nice large dirt area along the ramp, and I parked. CHP knocked on my door at 1am and gave me a citation for non-emergency stop on freeway. Officer advised me to "get dressed and move the truck" but I told him I could not do this because I was taking my 10 (for some reason he acted surprised). He also told me that another officer could be coming around later and giving me another ticket (as of right now I have not moved because I LEGALLY CANT, but so far no other citations).

The officer also told me I should have parked at the Chevron gas station near the on ramp instead. I seriously doubt they have truck parking at that little gas station.

And BTW there is NOTHING ELSE AROUND HERE! It's not like I had options on where I could park. I could have made it to the next weigh station (maybe) but California does not allow trucks to park at weigh stations.

And I was not the only driver parked here who got a citation. All 4 of us got a citation.

So, what can I do about this? How much is the fine? Can I fight this or am I screwed?

And I have been driving for 26 months, first and only citation.
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I got the same exact parking ticket in cali and it cost me $250

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falcon79 said: ↑

My story: California, the truck stop I was going to was full. Only had 19 minutes left to drive. Found an on-ramp with a nice large dirt area along the ramp, and I parked. CHP knocked on my door at 1am and gave me a citation for non-emergency stop on freeway. Officer advised me to "get dressed and move the truck" but I told him I could not do this because I was taking my 10 (for some reason he acted surprised). He also told me that another officer could be coming around later and giving me another ticket (as of right now I have not moved because I LEGALLY CANT, but so far no other citations).

The officer also told me I should have parked at the Chevron gas station near the on ramp instead. I seriously doubt they have truck parking at that little gas station.

And BTW there is NOTHING ELSE AROUND HERE! It's not like I had options on where I could park. I could have made it to the next weigh station (maybe) but California does not allow trucks to park at weigh stations.

And I was not the only driver parked here who got a citation. All 4 of us got a citation.

So, what can I do about this? How much is the fine? Can I fight this or am I screwed?

And I have been driving for 26 months, first and only citation.
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I’ve been in your situation before. The best answer is to use PC to the next safe parking area, but first call your company to let them know of the situation. TVC will not help you fight your ticket if you were parked on a freeway ramp. That means a lot coming from TVC (if you know what I mean).

PE_T, Feb 25, 2020

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REALITY098765 said: ↑

Correct. and therein lies the problem. If you don't pay a ticket for the horse you can't get a new plate.
Is it an actual ''parking'' ticket''.
Whats the penalty for the trailer with a permanent plate.
On a toll road does the trailer plate get charged?
What about a leased trailer?

This is all I could find for now.
''If the vehicle plate is not visible due to the presence of a trailer then no offence notice is issued. However, when photographic evidence is being reviewed, if the Provincial Offences Officer can recognize the vehicle plate (despite presence of a trailer) a charge can be laid and an offence notice will be mailed to the registered vehicle owner (plate holder) of the vehicle''.
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Me and my Evelyn Woods speed reading. I misread what you wrote.

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Virginia can suck a dick! 3 points for a parking violation! Wtf!? 46.2-830 is what the cop wrote. Crooked cops

Wespipes, Mar 8, 2020

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Virginia can suck a dick! 3 points for a parking violation! Wtf!? 46.2-830 is what the cop wrote. Crooked cops
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I thought you posted they let you go on PC or something like that? Or that was a separate time?

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I thought you posted they let you go on PC or something like that? Or that was a separate time?
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No this is that time. I just went online to pay it showed the violation code. Cop wrote me a ticket and told me to pc till I found a spot to park. 3 points! It's a parking ticket wtf

Wespipes, Mar 8, 2020

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No this is that time. I just went online to pay it showed the violation code. Cop wrote me a ticket and told me to pc till I found a spot to park. 3 points! It's a parking ticket wtf
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Wow, so you get booted from the parking area with a ticket. I wonder if you dont answer the door do they just leave a ticket and let you sleep? Never been in that predicament.

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Wow, so you get booted from the parking area with a ticket. I wonder if you dont answer the door do they just leave a ticket and let you sleep? Never been in that predicament.
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Ya it sucks $81 ticket. Now a $600 ticket cause I have to hire a lawyer. I'll get it changed to no points I'm sure. Just a pain the butt

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§ 46.2-830. Uniform traffic control devices on highways; drivers to obey traffic control devices; enforcement of section

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