"So why did I get this ticket?" asks customer as he slams his ticket down on the counter.
"Well, when you park your car, we want you to park head on - that means that you shouldn't make it look like you reversed or pulled all the way through."
"And why do you do that?!?"
"Well, first of all, it's easier for the officers. If all vehicles are parked in the exact same direction, then they'll be able to see the permit when they drive by."
"So, basically, they're lazy."
"It's also a safety hazard for the officers."
"But, basically, they're lazy."
Whatever.
"So what happens once the appeal is heard?"
"A letter regarding the outcome will be mailed to the address that you put down."
"So you're going to send me a letter?"
"Yup."
"An actual letter?"
"Yup."
"Like a piece of paper?"
No, actually, we're going to use the morse code and send smoke signals.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Is it friday yet?
Ah, Thursday.
“I have a ticket to pay, but, before I pay the ticket, I’d like to talk with the parking manager or your supervisor.”
“Alright.”
Polite and courteous. But not for long.
“I parked in the lot behind (location) at (time), and I got a parking ticket.”
“Okay.”
“But I don’t get it. I mean there were like 50 open spaces, so why did I get a ticket for parking there? It’s not like I was taking up someone’s space or anything.”
“Well, every university member pays for parking. If they pay for parking, why should you be able to park for free?”
“Well, I realize that. But, if there were like 50 opens spaces, it doesn’t mean that I’m taking someone else’s parking space or anything like that. If that was the case, then I’d understand the ticket. But there were plenty of spaces, so why did I get this?”
“It still doesn’t matter. If everyone else is paying for parking, it would be unfair if you got to park for free.”
Next segment:
“I pay tuition, and I pay fees to the schools, so why don’t I receive parking in exchange too?”
“Because the office is not funded by state money. By charging user fees, we are able to maintain our parking lots, clear snow, and provide additional parking whenever possible.”
“Well, you seem to making plenty of money. You’re like a business here. And it’s good money too. I mean you built the parking ramp and everything.”
“The parking ramp was built by taking out bonds. And it will take 15 years to pay them off.”
“Well, all you need to do is hand out some more tickets, and then you’ll be able to pay those bonds off sooner.”
Good deduction, Sherlock. Clap, clap, clap.
First tow:
After nearly two years of working here, I got to meet a tow person for the first time.
Calm, cool, and did not even blink an eye.
Total: More than $500 in parking tickets and $75 for towing expenses.
“I have a ticket to pay, but, before I pay the ticket, I’d like to talk with the parking manager or your supervisor.”
“Alright.”
Polite and courteous. But not for long.
“I parked in the lot behind (location) at (time), and I got a parking ticket.”
“Okay.”
“But I don’t get it. I mean there were like 50 open spaces, so why did I get a ticket for parking there? It’s not like I was taking up someone’s space or anything.”
“Well, every university member pays for parking. If they pay for parking, why should you be able to park for free?”
“Well, I realize that. But, if there were like 50 opens spaces, it doesn’t mean that I’m taking someone else’s parking space or anything like that. If that was the case, then I’d understand the ticket. But there were plenty of spaces, so why did I get this?”
“It still doesn’t matter. If everyone else is paying for parking, it would be unfair if you got to park for free.”
Next segment:
“I pay tuition, and I pay fees to the schools, so why don’t I receive parking in exchange too?”
“Because the office is not funded by state money. By charging user fees, we are able to maintain our parking lots, clear snow, and provide additional parking whenever possible.”
“Well, you seem to making plenty of money. You’re like a business here. And it’s good money too. I mean you built the parking ramp and everything.”
“The parking ramp was built by taking out bonds. And it will take 15 years to pay them off.”
“Well, all you need to do is hand out some more tickets, and then you’ll be able to pay those bonds off sooner.”
Good deduction, Sherlock. Clap, clap, clap.
First tow:
After nearly two years of working here, I got to meet a tow person for the first time.
Calm, cool, and did not even blink an eye.
Total: More than $500 in parking tickets and $75 for towing expenses.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Daily Update
"Robbery!"
"Hating on a player" (How is this related to parking at all?)
You do know that your check goes through us, the Cashier's office, and then finally the bank, right?
A reminder to all blog-readers:
When you sell your car, remember to:
1) Remove the license plates
2) Transfer the title
It doesn't matter how expensive it is, because if you don't, you will regret it.
"Hating on a player" (How is this related to parking at all?)
You do know that your check goes through us, the Cashier's office, and then finally the bank, right?
A reminder to all blog-readers:
When you sell your car, remember to:
1) Remove the license plates
2) Transfer the title
It doesn't matter how expensive it is, because if you don't, you will regret it.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Daily Update
I just got a thirty dollar ticket saying that I was parked in a no parking zone. But, the thing is, there aren't any signs saying that you're not supposed to park here. So how do I know that it's a no parking zone?
Did you park between two yellow lines?
Well, no...but, like I said, there's no sign saying I'm not supposed to park there.
Well, the only legal space that you can park in is between two yellow lines.
But there's no sign here!
Sigh...
Lets look at the comment that my manager suggested. Suggested only. It was not said in actuality.
"There aren't any signs in the middle of the street saying that you can't park there. So will you park in the middle of the street then?"
I left a note on my windshied saying that I forgot my permit. So why did you guys ticket me?
Okay, so you left a note. If all 5000 people leave notes on their car saying that they forgot their permit, do you think we'll accept that? How do we know which ones are legally parked and which ones aren't?
Did you park between two yellow lines?
Well, no...but, like I said, there's no sign saying I'm not supposed to park there.
Well, the only legal space that you can park in is between two yellow lines.
But there's no sign here!
Sigh...
Lets look at the comment that my manager suggested. Suggested only. It was not said in actuality.
"There aren't any signs in the middle of the street saying that you can't park there. So will you park in the middle of the street then?"
I left a note on my windshied saying that I forgot my permit. So why did you guys ticket me?
Okay, so you left a note. If all 5000 people leave notes on their car saying that they forgot their permit, do you think we'll accept that? How do we know which ones are legally parked and which ones aren't?
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Weekly update
I have a complaint about those 2 hour parking spots along the street.
Oh, you do, do you?
Yeah, I just think it's pretty _____ up. I mean, my classes last for around 3 hours, so you can't exactly expect me to leave it in a 2 hours spot and not get a ticket, right?
Following your logic, no.
So, I'm here to complain. I mean I don't care how I do it. I'll complain like this, I'll even talk to the authorities or write to the newspaper. I just want those signs removed. Or at least make sure that the parking limit is extended.
You do, do you? Unfortunately, I'm not feeling sympathetic towards you. But maybe it's because the other 4000 people here pay to park.
Well, just so you know, we don't really ticket along the streets. That's the city's responsibility.
Oh?
Yes. So, if you do want to complain about it, you should go over to the city hall.
And let those people deal with you.
I'm here to complain about parking enforcement.
Okay.
Well, I recently got ticketed while I was parked by the gym. And just the other day, I was walking by it, and I noticed all these cars parked there without any permits and with no tickets written on them.
Well, we do have more than one parking lot. But I assure you that we ticket each and every parking lot.
Well, you're just not doing it properly. I mean I got a ticket. I don't see why those other people aren't getting one.
Well, like I said, the officers all work hard, but it's impossible to be at every parking lot at the same time.
Then, you should hire more people! I just think it's unfair that you guys gave me a ticket, and you let those other people park there for free!
And with that, the customer departs.
You mean you don't have free parking for university events?
No.
So what if someone's parents came over from another school? Do they still have to pay for parking?
Yes.
That's just wrong. You're system is completely messed up.
(Insert ten minutes). During this time, I patiently explain the rationale behind issuing user fees and enforcing parking. And the result?
I still think it's unfair that we have to pay for parking. I mean people who are here for events should get free parking.
OKAY.
HOW DO WE KNOW IF YOU'RE PARKED HERE FOR AN EVENT? DO YOU HAVE A NEON SIGN ON TOP OF YOUR CAR SAYING 'I'M HERE FOR THE BASEBALL GAME, DON'T TICKET ME!'
THERE ARE SO MANY EVENTS GOING ON THIS CAMPUS - AS RURAL AS IT IS. HOW DO YOU EXPECT US TO KEEP TRACK OF EACH OF THEM?
HUH? HUH? HUH?
To the girl who heads straight into the managerial office without even pausing to knock on the door.
I guess you do own the place, don't you?
Oh, you do, do you?
Yeah, I just think it's pretty _____ up. I mean, my classes last for around 3 hours, so you can't exactly expect me to leave it in a 2 hours spot and not get a ticket, right?
Following your logic, no.
So, I'm here to complain. I mean I don't care how I do it. I'll complain like this, I'll even talk to the authorities or write to the newspaper. I just want those signs removed. Or at least make sure that the parking limit is extended.
You do, do you? Unfortunately, I'm not feeling sympathetic towards you. But maybe it's because the other 4000 people here pay to park.
Well, just so you know, we don't really ticket along the streets. That's the city's responsibility.
Oh?
Yes. So, if you do want to complain about it, you should go over to the city hall.
And let those people deal with you.
I'm here to complain about parking enforcement.
Okay.
Well, I recently got ticketed while I was parked by the gym. And just the other day, I was walking by it, and I noticed all these cars parked there without any permits and with no tickets written on them.
Well, we do have more than one parking lot. But I assure you that we ticket each and every parking lot.
Well, you're just not doing it properly. I mean I got a ticket. I don't see why those other people aren't getting one.
Well, like I said, the officers all work hard, but it's impossible to be at every parking lot at the same time.
Then, you should hire more people! I just think it's unfair that you guys gave me a ticket, and you let those other people park there for free!
And with that, the customer departs.
You mean you don't have free parking for university events?
No.
So what if someone's parents came over from another school? Do they still have to pay for parking?
Yes.
That's just wrong. You're system is completely messed up.
(Insert ten minutes). During this time, I patiently explain the rationale behind issuing user fees and enforcing parking. And the result?
I still think it's unfair that we have to pay for parking. I mean people who are here for events should get free parking.
OKAY.
HOW DO WE KNOW IF YOU'RE PARKED HERE FOR AN EVENT? DO YOU HAVE A NEON SIGN ON TOP OF YOUR CAR SAYING 'I'M HERE FOR THE BASEBALL GAME, DON'T TICKET ME!'
THERE ARE SO MANY EVENTS GOING ON THIS CAMPUS - AS RURAL AS IT IS. HOW DO YOU EXPECT US TO KEEP TRACK OF EACH OF THEM?
HUH? HUH? HUH?
To the girl who heads straight into the managerial office without even pausing to knock on the door.
I guess you do own the place, don't you?
Monday, March 1, 2010
Daily Update
To the people who stuck racist flyers onto windshields. You really have nothing better to do, do you?
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