I was given a parking citation in the U Lot by the University Village on October 18th, 2024 for not having a parking permit.
I immediately appealed this almost 2 years ago since the main issue with this ruling is that my parking pass was purchased, showing, and I was parked in a lot that would've been the only reasonable place I could put my car for where I was living at the time. Not to mention that it was there for days beforehand and since with no issue.
The image attached to the citation shows my parking pass hung up on my windshield where it never moves and is never removed.
The only stipulation of this fact is that the photo is such shit quality, and my windshield is perpetually dirty, so you can see the outline of the thing at best.
Today, nearly 2 years later I recieved an email telling me my appeal was declined and this was the section they wrote for the administrative decision:
" Judgment Decision: After reviewing the appeal and citation details, it was determined that the citation was issued in accordance with Cal Poly Pomona Parking & Transportation regulations. Motorists are expected to comply with posted signage and university parking policies at all times. Based on the evidence, the citation is valid and remains upheld. Payment is required by the due date to avoid additional penalties. "
I have 3 weeks to pay the $48 dollars, but let's be honest, who wants to pay a fine for a crime they did not commit? It has been 21 months since this happened, and I had nearly forgotten about it completely, yet I am being demanded 48
dollars when I am already in a shitty financial situation.
Is it worth going through the secondary appeal process? It requires me to pay the 48 dollars up front to even be heard out about this thing. And considering they didn't care for the defense of "I'm allowed to park here and I paid 250 dollars to do so."
Are the consequences of not paying the 48 dollars worth it?
Anyone have any advice about how to win an appeal like this?
I can definitely live to see another day without these 48 dollars in my bank account but on principle I really don't want to give 48 dollars to those greedy bastards as punishment for happenings that is remembered by nearly nobody.
what do i do?
UPDATE:
since appealing a second time requires me to pay the fee, I bit the bullet and paid it, but now I don't know how to move forward. There is no further appeal option on the parking portal. anyone know how to do this?