1. Pay the ticket. This is the simplest option, but it may not be the best one if you believe that the ticket was issued in error.
2. Contest the ticket. You can do this by filing a Notice of Contest with the clerk of the court in the county where the ticket was issued. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a witness statement or a copy of your driver's license showing that you were not the driver at the time of the violation.
3. Request a hearing. If your contest is denied, you can request a hearing before a judge. You will need to present your evidence in person and convince the judge that the ticket was issued in error.
It is important to note that you may be held liable for the parking ticket even if you were not the driver if the car is registered in your name. However, you may be able to avoid liability if you can show that the car was stolen or that you had given permission to someone else to drive it.
Here are some additional tips for dealing with parking tickets in Florida:
- Pay attention to the time limits on parking signs. If you park for longer than the allotted time, you may be ticketed.
- Be aware of the parking restrictions in the area where you are parked. Some areas have restrictions on parking during certain times of day or on certain days of the week.
- If you see a parking enforcement officer approaching your car, move your car immediately to avoid getting a ticket.
- If you do get a parking ticket, don't ignore it. You may be subject to additional fines and penalties if you fail to pay the ticket.
