equipment malfunctionUnited States · New York CityDifficulty: Medium
Muni Meter Not Working
If the nearest Muni Meter was inoperative at the time of the alleged violation, and there was no alternative meter within reasonable distance, the ticket should be dismissed.
Legal basis
NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations § 4-08(k); NYC Administrative Code
Sample appeal wording
I am contesting Summons Number [TICKET#] issued on [DATE] at [TIME] at [LOCATION]. At the time of the alleged violation, the Muni Meter at this location was inoperative/out of service. I have attached photographic evidence showing the meter displaying an error message/out of service notice. The nearest functioning meter was located more than [DISTANCE] away, which is beyond the reasonable distance requirement. Under NYC Traffic Rules § 4-08(k), I should not be penalized for equipment failure outside my control. I respectfully request dismissal of this summons.
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations
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