[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.
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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.