You may be found guilty of a fire hydrant violation even if the hydrant was totally invisible. A parking sign specifically permitting a vehicle to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is a defense to a fire hydrant parking ticket. And the beat goes on.
With that said, If it were me, I’d fight a fire hydrant parking ticket and raise broken hydrant as a defense, if I could prove by significant credible evidence that the hydrant was, in fact, broken. This is not an “official” defense, and is a tough one to win. Good luck. Best, Larry
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If the rule is as you say it is (a taxi can stop temporarily to pick up or discharge a passenger at a fire hydrant) than you can beat this parking ticket. You’ll need to either fight it in person or by mail, and: 1. Bring with you a copy of the rule that permits you to drop off a passenger at a fire hydrant (great to know, thanks!) 2.
You can’t park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant regardless of markings or colors. Generally, fighting a parking ticket isn’t worth it. But if you have time on your hands during the day, then I guess you can ask for a hearing and explain the circumstances. The most you’d be hoping for is for the judge to lower the fine (which is likely).
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What is a defense to a fire hydrant parking ticket?
A parking sign specifically permitting a vehicle to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is a defense to a fire hydrant parking ticket And the beat goes on. Related Posts The Invisible Fire Hydrant Case for Parking Ticket Court Valuable Information about Fighting NYC Fire Hydrant Parking Tickets
How do you beat a fire hydrant ticket?
Fire hydrant tickets are tough challenges to beat, but it can be done. The most important evidence is photos of your car with a tape measure extending from your bumper to the fire hydrant. The tape must show your chariot is parked more than 15 feet from the hydrant.
Can a taxi driver beat a parking ticket at a hydrant?
If the rule is as you say it is (a taxi can stop temporarily to pick up or discharge a passenger at a fire hydrant) than you can beat this parking ticket. You’ll need to either fight it in person or by mail, and:
How far from the fire hydrant was my car parked?
In response to a frequently asked question, the fact that a parking ticket warrior fails to accurately state the distance from your car to the fire hydrant is not enough to win a dismissal. You must prove that your vehicle was parked MORE than 15 feet from the fire hydrant. I went out and purchased a tape measure.
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Reference:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher