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Re: DC ticketing jurisdiction

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From: Alex Chernyakov
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 1994 18:02
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John P. Landahl III <jpl3@access3.digex.net> wrote:
>I recently got a parking ticket in DC for an expired meter.  I can deal
>with that.  But the overzealous ticketer also gave me a ticket for not
>having a front license plate, even though my car is registered in
>Maryland.  Yes, Maryland requires a front plate, but in 2.5 years I've
>never been fined for it (and I do realize it may only be a matter of
>time).  Does DC actually have the ability to fine me for a Maryland law? 
>I'd think not, but I'd appreciate advice from anyone who knows for sure. 
>I'll pay the $15 expired meter ticket, but I'd rather not have to pay the
>$50 or $60 ticket. 

The same thing happened to me a year ago. I was ticketed for both
an expired meter and no-front-tag violation. When I didn't pay
the tickets, they doubled the fine and notified me that I might
want to pay before the fine is doubled again. 

Alex Chernyakov. 

Oh, I'm also a Maryland resident. 
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Subject: Re: DC ticketing jurisdiction
Date: 6 Jun 1994 18:02:20 GMT
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