Does Parking Enforcement Officer Got The Power To Stop People Leaving Before He Even Start To Write The Ticket?

[gavin]

I've got a double park ticket because i was run in to get a to go order.the officer couldn't let me go even i spot him before he came for the ticket.there is one double park car behind me with no driver as well.I just want to know.he got me, but while he's still writing the ticketdoes he have the authority to not letting the other go?I just want to know how far the parking enforcement officer can gowithout being cheated..

[Clancey]

put.rider said: 2 Start by researching the Municipal Code in Seattle: http://tinyurl.com/35z4kxHere is the website for the PEO in Seattle. http://www.seattle.gov/police/Units/parking_enforcement.htmParking Enforcement positions were first created in Seattle in 1957. Those Parking Meter Checkers were assigned to the City Treasurer's office. When Ordinance 101629 was passed in 1972, they transferred the Parking Meter Checkers from the Treasurer's office to the Chief of Police effective January 1, 1973. Their official title was changed to Parking Enforcement Officer(PEO).PEO's enforce all parking regulations. There are approximately 8,000 meters and 500 paystations in Seattle, in addition to time restricted(chalk) zones, and special zones such as bus, truck load and Handicap. PEO'S are responsible for patrolling the entire city limits and enforcing all parking violations on city property. The Unit also cites abandoned cars and supports police in identifying stolen vehicles. During special events or incidents, such as Seafair parades, Seahawks and Mariners games, accident scenes, emergencies and B.O.(bad order) traffic signals, PEO's provide traffic control so cars can continue to move.Parking enforcement officer writing ticket in neighborhoodThe Parking Enforcement Unit is part of the Traffic Section and operates under the command of the Traffic Captain. There are six supervisors for seven squads, and a total of 67 PEO'S. 79 months ago

[torin7]

johncmt said: 1 thanks,I want to know where to look.cuz I don't seem to find where to start at.btw, I am in Seattle WA. 79 months ago

[cretien70]

they can stop you or let you go depending on their mood. You were doubled parked, which you shouldn't be and he saw it. Depending on his mood or ticket quota, he could have just let you go but if he doesn't, he would just stand in your way of driving off, what are you going to do? run him over? I think he should have let you go and go after the one without the driver.

[Bresal]

Some Parking Enforcement Officers have their authority granted by the state, county, and city/towns and therefore they are authorized to enforce all laws and ordinances governing parking when the violations are on property or facilities owned or operated by the entity giving them the authority.  You'll need to check what their authority allows.  But in short, I wouldn't try to leave when being issued a ticket - it will probably result in more tickets and court dates.

[Colwyn]

thanks,I want to know where to look.cuz I don't seem to find where to start at.btw, I am in Seattle WA.

[Averill]

they can stop you or let you go depending on their mood they can stop you or let you go depending on their mood. You were doubled parked, which you shouldn't be and he saw it. Depending on his mood or ticket quota, he could have just let you go but if he doesn't, he would just stand in your way of driving off, what are you going to do? run him over? I think he should have let you go and go after the one without the driver. Sources: my opinion newbie2268986 79 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Anwar]

Depends on their jurisdictional authority. Some Parking Enforcement Officers have their authority granted by the state, county, and city/towns and therefore they are authorized to enforce all laws and ordinances governing parking when the violations are on property or facilities owned or operated by the entity giving them the authority.  You'll need to check what their authority allows.  But in short, I wouldn't try to leave when being issued a ticket - it will probably result in more tickets and court dates.   put.rider's Recommendations Beat That Parking Ticket: A Complete Guide for New York City Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $30.99 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5(based on 2 reviews) The Original - How to Beat a Parking Ticket/New York City Edition Amazon List Price: $3.95 Used from: $431.70 Traffic Tickets in Florida: Speeding, Dui, Suspensions, Insurance, Points, Parking : With Forms(Take the Law Into Your Own Hands) Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $3.87 put.rider 79 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Alun]

Start by researching the Municipal Code in Seattle: http://tinyurl.com/35z4kxHere is the website for the PEO in Seattle. http://www.seattle.gov/police/Units/parking_enforcement.htmParking Enforcement positions were first created in Seattle in 1957. Those Parking Meter Checkers were assigned to the City Treasurer's office. When Ordinance 101629 was passed in 1972, they transferred the Parking Meter Checkers from the Treasurer's office to the Chief of Police effective January 1, 1973. Their official title was changed to Parking Enforcement Officer(PEO).PEO's enforce all parking regulations. There are approximately 8,000 meters and 500 paystations in Seattle, in addition to time restricted(chalk) zones, and special zones such as bus, truck load and Handicap. PEO'S are responsible for patrolling the entire city limits and enforcing all parking violations on city property. The Unit also cites abandoned cars and supports police in identifying stolen vehicles. During special events or incidents, such as Seafair parades, Seahawks and Mariners games, accident scenes, emergencies and B.O.(bad order) traffic signals, PEO's provide traffic control so cars can continue to move.Parking enforcement officer writing ticket in neighborhoodThe Parking Enforcement Unit is part of the Traffic Section and operates under the command of the Traffic Captain. There are six supervisors for seven squads, and a total of 67 PEO'S.

[Darvin]

Can the officer detain you? Not really. The statutes are different in each state, but basically they all follow something close to:(c)1. A chartered municipality or its authorized agency or instrumentality may employ as a parking enforcement specialist any individual who successfully completes a training program established and approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for parking enforcement specialists, but who does not otherwise meet the uniform minimum standards established by the commission for law enforcement officers or auxiliary or part-time officers under s. 943.12. 2. A parking enforcement specialist employed by a chartered municipality or its authorized agency or instrumentality is authorized to enforce all state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances governing parking within the boundaries of the municipality employing the specialist, by appropriate state, county, or municipal traffic citation. 3. A parking enforcement specialist employed pursuant to this subsection may not carry firearms or other weapons or have arrest authority. -- Basically, they cannot arrest you(they can 'citizens' arrest' you, which only means hold you at the scene of a crime until a Police Officer arrives to actually arrest.) only put the tickets onto cars in violations. If you drive off, they can mail the violation ticket to you, but not make you wait to receive it.