# Parking Ticket - Do I need to pay this (looks like a private company idk) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 12, 2007, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276 "2007-09-12T19:21:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MadEmperor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@MadEmperor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MadEmperor)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/1 "2007-09-12T19:21:02Z")
So I parked outside of Spot Coffee down town today at 7pm. I come out at 8pm and I have a ticket. I was under the impression that parking was free at night there, guess not lol. The ticket is for $30 with-in 7days. $50 7-14 days $75 after 14 days Today at meter $10 (wtf, so I could go back to Spot and pay $10??) The parking ticket goes to a company called “Standard Parking” It’s a “Parking Notice” Issued by EMP\* 168861 Notice: “FAILURE TO PREPAY METER PARKING RESTRICTED POSTED” “ **THIS PARKING NOTICE IS NOT ISSUED, AUTHORIZED OR APPROVED BY THE CITY OF BUFFALO OR IT’S PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU.”** —Warning: Unpaid parking may result in vehicle being booted and/or towed at vehicle ower’s sole risk and expense I don’t plan on ever going back to Spot coffee, do I have to pay this? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/2 "2007-09-12T19:23:53Z")
I’m going to say no. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/3 "2007-09-12T19:31:33Z")
That big part about “not authorized by the city of buffalo” means I would have left it on the ground. ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/4 "2007-09-12T19:41:53Z")
hahaha take it back to spot and lol… ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/5 "2007-09-12T19:44:33Z")
see if there is a coupon for a cup of coffee on the back? ---
**Author:** ![nappy1380](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nappy1380/32/7502_2.png) [@nappy1380](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nappy1380)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/6 "2007-09-12T19:44:58Z")
For some reason the only thing that comes to mind is… You Got Punk’D YO! ---
**Author:** ![MadEmperor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@MadEmperor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MadEmperor)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/7 "2007-09-12T19:50:10Z")
[quote=“nappy1380,post:6,topic:35276"”] For some reason the only thing that comes to mind is… You Got Punk’D YO! [/quote] Not paying it If you try to pay it online you get: **\*A convenience fee of $2.50 will be added to this transaction (non refundable)** :massmoon: - “standard parking” ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/8 "2007-09-12T19:56:21Z")
I would get these tickets in Seattle all the time. Probably atleast ten of them i never once paid one. I would just chuckle then drive away. ---
**Author:** ![nappy1380](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nappy1380/32/7502_2.png) [@nappy1380](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nappy1380)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/9 "2007-09-12T20:00:47Z")
[quote=“MadEmperor,post:7,topic:35276"”] Not paying it [/quote] Smart choice. ---
**Author:** ![MadEmperor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@MadEmperor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MadEmperor)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/10 "2007-09-12T21:11:27Z")
If they were to take this to collections should I worry about it? It was on in a private parking lot, not the street if that matters any. I don’t feel like having to fight to get my credit straightened out if they go to collections. ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/11 "2007-09-12T21:45:09Z")
iv got about 5 from one parking lot.I dont think they would go to collections.They are there for suckers to pay. ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/12 "2007-09-12T21:46:56Z")
[quote=“articzap,post:2,topic:35276"”] I’m going to say no. [/quote] agreed ---
**Author:** ![97\_B18b1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/cdc98d/32.png) [@97\_B18b1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97_B18b1)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/13 "2007-09-12T21:48:36Z")
dude fuck it dont pay ti the worst that can happen is they send u a letter sayingu owe 75 bux then ur like oops…but that proly wont happen ---
**Author:** ![MadEmperor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@MadEmperor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MadEmperor)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/14 "2007-09-12T21:49:19Z")
Okay, I just don’t want them to take it to collections and have my credit rating fuxor’d ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/15 "2007-09-13T04:21:41Z")
To take it to collections they would need your name and all they have is a license plate. Since they aren’t authorized to write tickets they sure as hell aren’t authorized to run plates through the DMV to get someone’s name/address. ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/16 "2007-09-13T04:38:49Z")
I would never pay that kind of ticket, like a rent a cop issuing you a ticket ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/17 "2007-09-13T06:05:41Z")
[quote=“JayS,post:15,topic:35276"”] … Since they aren’t authorized to write tickets they sure as hell aren’t authorized to run plates through the DMV to get someone’s name/address. [/quote] Well, actually they are authorized to write these “unofficial” tickets. This company either owns or leases the lot from the city who lets them do whatever. They could have towed him for a first offense if they really cared to. But you’re right that they can’t run plates. More than likely they’re just too lazy to track you down. It’s more or less their way of warning you and keeping track of who doesn’t pay in case you decided to park there again and not pay. I wouldn’t do it twice, but you have no legal obligation to pay this ticket. ---
**Author:** ![Bsp\_TC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bsp_tc/32/4998_2.png) [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/18 "2007-09-13T06:09:41Z")
i got a ticket once that i thought was just from the schools security, until i threw it away and the sent me a letter in the mail saying i owed more since it was really a buffalo police issued ticket… opps lol ---
**Author:** ![JDMAllstars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/76d3ee/32.png) [@JDMAllstars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMAllstars)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/19 "2007-09-13T06:13:47Z")
[quote=“2TurboZ,post:5,topic:35276"”] see if there is a coupon for a cup of coffee on the back? [/quote] LOLOL!!! [quote=“MadEmperor,post:10,topic:35276"”] If they were to take this to collections should I worry about it? It was on in a private parking lot, not the street if that matters any. I don’t feel like having to fight to get my credit straightened out if they go to collections. [/quote] um how can it go to collections? they need your personal information / social security number and do you think they are going to pay a collections agency the time and money it would cost for them to constantly track you down? i think not my friend yes private lots can write private tickets but if i were you id sue them for wasting paper/ destroying trees or something, i bet your case would get farther then theirs about a parking ticket ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276/20 "2007-09-13T06:14:49Z")
what parking lot? blockbuster? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/parking-ticket-do-i-need-to-pay-this-looks-like-a-private-company-idk/35276.md?page=2)