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The_Jazz: On the back of my card it says "Ask for photo ID". The UPE guy did not ask for my ID, and I just signed the CC slip with an X. I figure that even if the parking company figures a way around my shens, I still have a valid out with my bank. Who know, I'll keep everyone informed.
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Well, that actually makes your credit card invalid for ALL purchases. Has to be signed to be legitimate.. "SEE ID" is not enough.
At any rate, I don't see how you wouldn't be clear even before the credit card comes into the situation. They're the ones who broke the law.
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Ignorance of the rule is never excuse for being exempt from the rule. The place has visitor only parking and resident only parking. You parked in the wrong place and, signs notwithstanding, they are perfectly within their rights to boot or tow or whatever else they want.
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right are you talking about? I hope you're not talking about legal rights, because you'd be absolutely, 100%, incorrect. Right to seizure of property or right to detain are rights NEVER granted to civilians. How would you feel if you went to Wal-Mart, and as you tried to leave the parking lot, they told you that you had to pay $500 or you couldn't leave the lot? Even if they posted signs, they have no legal power nor rights to do so.
The right to seizure and detainment are granted only to state-licensed officers of the peace, and for good reason. Even in the case that you've parked illegally in someone's backyard, they have no right to boot your car or otherwise attempt to "fine" you. They're able to take you to civil court AFTER the fact, but they are not able to withhold your vehicle. They may phone the PROPER authorities and have it towed from their premises, but nothing more.
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This is not a RICO conspiracy. It's not extortion. It's not anything even really in a gray area of against the law. No question he's being a dick and trying to catch people, but that's kind of what the whole parking industry is about.
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Really? Since you seem so knowledgeable, perhaps you could cite the law that allows a private citizen on private property to levy such a fine?