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wingsnthangs · 06-17-2005, 12:57 PM

Earlier this week, I got a parking ticket for using an expired pass at UC San Diego.

So I’m filling out the appeals form, when I notice they recorded the wrong license plate number on the ticket (wrong last digit). Unfortunately, on the ticket, they have the last 4 digits of my VIN number, as well as my car make/model/color, and for all I know, they could have the whole VIN and cross reference (but that would require some investigation by DMV, and we all know how much free time they have).

But I have heard that if the officer records wrong info, then the ticket is dismissed because it technically doesnt positively identify my car. So just to make sure, I called UCSD’s parking violations desk at the Parking & Transportation Services office.

Me: Hi, I had a question regarding technicalities on a ticket. I was wondering if the ticket recorded the wrong license plate number, then would it still be valid?
Clerk: Well if the license information is wrong, you can’t get mailed the violation. <goes on some jibba jabba…>
Me: So, just to be clear, if the ticket records the wrong license plate by even one digit, the ticket itself is void?
Clerk: Yes, the ticket would be void. What is your ticket serial number?
Me: Actually I’d rather not say. I’m just asking.
Clerk: Why are you doing this? You trying to play some kinda game with me? Why not just give me the ticket number?
Me: I’d just rather not. Just asking a question.
Clerk: Fine then have a good day, bye. <Click>

Yeah I could've pretended I never got a ticket in the first place, but oh well. He got pretty pissed, but I didnt get his name (he did although have a Hispanic accent).

1. Should I ignore this ticket?
2. How likely is it for DMV to catch this error and fix it?
3. Does parking enforcement record my full VIN# or just the last 4 digits?
4. Is it legal to cover the VIN# on your dash?

Andrew Bohan · 06-17-2005, 02:43 PM

haha shoulda told him you don't have time for jibba jabba

anyways, hmm sounds like you don't have to worry, but i'd still be worried.

06-17-2005, 12:57 PM	#1
wingsnthangs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern CA Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Parking ticket, technical error, VIN# Earlier this week, I got a parking ticket for using an expired pass at UC San Diego. So I’m filling out the appeals form, when I notice they recorded the wrong license plate number on the ticket (wrong last digit). Unfortunately, on the ticket, they have the last 4 digits of my VIN number, as well as my car make/model/color, and for all I know, they could have the whole VIN and cross reference (but that would require some investigation by DMV, and we all know how much free time they have). But I have heard that if the officer records wrong info, then the ticket is dismissed because it technically doesnt positively identify my car. So just to make sure, I called UCSD’s parking violations desk at the Parking & Transportation Services office. Me: Hi, I had a question regarding technicalities on a ticket. I was wondering if the ticket recorded the wrong license plate number, then would it still be valid? Clerk: Well if the license information is wrong, you can’t get mailed the violation. <goes on some jibba jabba…> Me: So, just to be clear, if the ticket records the wrong license plate by even one digit, the ticket itself is void? Clerk: Yes, the ticket would be void. What is your ticket serial number? Me: Actually I’d rather not say. I’m just asking. Clerk: Why are you doing this? You trying to play some kinda game with me? Why not just give me the ticket number? Me: I’d just rather not. Just asking a question. Clerk: Fine then have a good day, bye. <Click> Yeah I could've pretended I never got a ticket in the first place, but oh well. He got pretty pissed, but I didnt get his name (he did although have a Hispanic accent). 1. Should I ignore this ticket? 2. How likely is it for DMV to catch this error and fix it? 3. Does parking enforcement record my full VIN# or just the last 4 digits? 4. Is it legal to cover the VIN# on your dash?

06-17-2005, 02:43 PM	#2
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	haha shoulda told him you don't have time for jibba jabba anyways, hmm sounds like you don't have to worry, but i'd still be worried.