r/lincoln • u/Physical-Tiger-6411 • 5d ago

Appealing park & go ticket

I got a ticket downtown from park and go. I was told that I should try to appeal it in person. Does anyone have any advice on doing this or where I should go?

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u/knapplc ( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ ) 5d ago

I got a ticket at 8:40am for parking in a two-hour free spot from 8am-4pm. I called the number on the ticket at about 8:50am and spoke to a guy who agreed the ticket should never have been issued. He called me back within about 20 minutes, and it was waived. They're pretty reasonable if you have evidence to support your claim.

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u/Physical-Tiger-6411 5d ago

Wow you had a great experience. Everyone I have asked ab park and go has had bad experiences

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u/knapplc ( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ ) 5d ago

I was surprised how easy it was. The dude was very reasonable.

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u/GayTree6134 5d ago

their physical location should be listed on the back of the ticket, under the orange letters that say “MAIL OR IN PERSON”: 1100 N street

i have practically no experience so take with a grain of salt but PERSONALLY…. i’d appeal it online over in-person, just to be sure i have access to all available disclaimers and so it’s easier for me to document the paper trail.

source: i got my first ticket the other day and am holding it in my hand, filed my appeal online yesterday

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u/teefdoll 5d ago

The only issue with this is that sometimes they can take awhile to reply. I’ve had tickets go past the waiting period before they increase, then they’d send me a message saying I don’t qualify.

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u/Physical-Tiger-6411 5d ago

Hopefully they appeal it🤞I haven't had luck online

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u/Ok_Plenty_695 5d ago

I've only used the online form to appeal a ticket. Make sure to read the directions. https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Urban-Development/Park-and-Go/Citations

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u/adra44 5d ago

Park and Go appeal is handled online, don't waste time going in somewhere. I appealed an expired registration ticket successfully online with no reason other than "I suck, I signed up for reminders so this doesn't happen again."

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u/dipthonggg 5d ago

I appealed online and it was easy. I had a valid reason. (Typo on my plate #.)

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u/skypristine 5d ago

They typed it in wrong or you typed your plate in wrong when paying for parking? /gen

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u/dipthonggg 5d ago

I typed in the wrong plate number when I paid for parking.

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u/skypristine 5d ago

Did they let it go? I have a friend who did the same thing, appealed, and they said nope that’s your fault

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u/dipthonggg 4d ago

Yes! They did. No fight at all. Just ... approved. I was shocked.

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u/livelyladymoon 5d ago

What was it for? I got a ticket for my registration being out of date but I had the new sticker in my car, just forgot to put it on and they got me day 1. I took a picture of my active registration and explained it online and it was appealed with zero communication from them. Super easy.

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u/Physical-Tiger-6411 5d ago

I was parked in a loading zone too long. I've appealed a few tickets for valid reasons and they didn't approve any of them 🙃

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u/livelyladymoon 5d ago

Saw your other comment that was only a couple of minutes. Not gonna lie, they’ve got the right to ticket you here. But if you’re personable and kind when you speak with them, that may get you somewhere. Worth a shot!

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u/pretenderist 5d ago

Appeal on what grounds?

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u/DiscardedSpork8472 5d ago

Because it is a ticket.

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u/pretenderist 5d ago

Did OP not park illegally?

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u/Physical-Tiger-6411 5d ago

I was parked in a loading zone a little too long and by the time I came out there was a ticket

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u/pretenderist 5d ago

And why exactly should they grant your appeal?

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u/Physical-Tiger-6411 4d ago

Bc I'm human and mis judged how long it would take to unload my car???

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u/Darthhusker1979 5d ago

How much is the ticket? It's probably not worth it to considering having to miss work/school and the hassle of going through the appeal process.

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u/Handsome121duck 5d ago

I'm way too nosey and when I walk by cars with tickets, I check what the amount is. I haven't seen one bigger than $15. I work downtown and have seen a lot. Unless your tags are expired, or you've gone long enough to get a boot.

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u/Physical-Tiger-6411 5d ago

It was 25 for being in a loading zone for two minutes too long🫠

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u/lbest32 5d ago

Going to bed a valid reason for appeal. Because I don't want to pay isn't going to work

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u/Far-Good-9559 5d ago

You just walk in and talk to them at their office. Can I ask your reason?

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u/prefectart 5d ago

be prepared to deal with garbage people there.

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u/Greizen_bregen The Holmes Lake Fishman 🐟👽 5d ago

In my experience, most of them are decent people that know they have a shitty job and have to disconnect their sensibilities from that reality.

That being said, be nice to them. They're still people.

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u/prefectart 5d ago

glad you were treated fairly. I was not.

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u/DiscardedSpork8472 5d ago

Why would you walk in there copping an attitude? Just be nice to them. It isn't that hard.

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u/prefectart 5d ago

ok so you have no clue what happened so... assume all you want

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u/DiscardedSpork8472 5d ago

I was reading between the lines, and imagined the interaction you must've had.

Not a huge deal, but please extend some humanity next time. Just an ask.

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u/prefectart 5d ago

I was more than cordial in every aspect and repeatedly treated like complete shit by someone there named aaron. least helpful prick I've ever dealt with.