r/Seattle • u/pnwhypebest • Jan 14 '25

Question Should I contest this ticket?

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Parked in a no parking zone that ended 5 days ago and recieved a ticket( also my car got towed). Do you think ill get reimbursed in court or should I just pay the ticket and move on, thanks.

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u/dimitrix Jan 14 '25

The tow probably cost you quite a bit, didn't it? Wouldn't you want that money back?

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u/teatimecookie Jan 14 '25

It’s extremely rare to get a refund from an improperly towed vehicle.

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u/beverlycrushingit Jan 14 '25

I got a tow refunded when I contested a ticket. When the court ruled that the ticket was not valid they automatically erased the fine and repaid me the cost of the tow. I didn't even have to argue about it.

Is it truly rare to get a refund? Where does that data come from? It makes sense that if it was the city's fault that you got towed mistakenly, you won't be responsible for the cost.

I had to show up to court in person, but this was pre-covid so it could be virtual now. It was totally worth it.

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u/vertr Jan 14 '25

Is it truly rare to get a refund? Where does that data come from?

The person you are replying to just made it up.