I'm in the process of relocating my proof of payment and the original citation, which, if I cannot find, will nullify this entire argument.  :S

Early in May, I drove to the North Berkeley BART station to go to work in the morning, and I came back after work to find a citation from BART on my car, specifically for "not presenting a permit" in an area that is clearly designated for either parking permit-holding drivers or those who pay the $1 fee.  I was NOT in a special stall.  Furthermore, I paid; it was the first thing I did after going through the turnstile.

Later I go home and scan my ticket right next to the proof of payment, and mail it back to them in their envelope.  Case closed, I thought.

Fast-forward to today -- I get a notice, without explanation, stating that the material I submitted was insufficient for them to withdraw the citation, and that it would still stand.  I am welcome, however, to have an appeal hearing, AFTER paying the fine.  And, after cashing my check, IF they decide to grant me the hearing, they may or may not decide to refund the money they extorted.

For a bogus $40 ticket, "lawyer-up" seems a little excessive, but what should I do?  I do NOT want to pay this shit.  I already paid the parking fee.  I'm not paying both.
user
BART is trying to fuck me over on
assistant
I'm in the process of relocating my proof of payment and the original citation, which, if I cannot find, will nullify this entire argument.  :S

Early in May, I drove to the North Berkeley BART station to go to work in the morning, and I came back after work to find a citation from BART on my car, specifically for "not presenting a permit" in an area that is clearly designated for either parking permit-holding drivers or those who pay the $1 fee.  I was NOT in a special stall.  Furthermore, I paid; it was the first thing I did after going through the turnstile.

Later I go home and scan my ticket right next to the proof of payment, and mail it back to them in their envelope.  Case closed, I thought.

Fast-forward to today -- I get a notice, without explanation, stating that the material I submitted was insufficient for them to withdraw the citation, and that it would still stand.  I am welcome, however, to have an appeal hearing, AFTER paying the fine.  And, after cashing my check, IF they decide to grant me the hearing, they may or may not decide to refund the money they extorted.

For a bogus $40 ticket, "lawyer-up" seems a little excessive, but what should I do?  I do NOT want to pay this shit.  I already paid the parking fee.  I'm not paying both.
user
Got a citation where the money is mine
assistant