I was at a home inspection today, and I got a parking ticket. This would definitely not be my first ticket, parking or otherwise, but it is my first ticket while 'on duty'. OK, so I was parked the wrong way under a sign declaring a 15 minute time limit while hazards are flashing. So after my client coolly stated to me, 'hey man, I think you're getting a parking ticket', I went out to talk to the officer. She explained that I didn't have my flashers on and that I was parked facing the wrong way. OK, true. The inspector was not as easy going and raised a bit of a stink, calling out the fact that the neighbors were parked in clients' spot. I figured it would be bad if my client was known as the new guy who gets his neighbors tickets, so I took it all on me. Ultimately, the officer offered to void my ticket if I went into the station and challenged it. Pretty nice, really.
Now, I know I'm nowhere near the only one here to have been ticketed, parked or otherwise. And I know that my story pales in comparison to some out there. So, let's hear em...
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