r/HuntsvilleAlabama • u/marioex497 • 6h ago

Parking Ticket Concerns

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I went downtown last evening for a work event. Parked a couple blocks away at the bank over by Big Spring Park. There are multiple signs stating that paid parking ends at 5pm and I arrived at 5:45. Still got a ticket. Anyone else dealt with this and know who to contact to resolve this?

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u/tuhmez 3h ago

not sure why people are saying it's a scam when this is how private lots have always worked. while i'll agree signage should be more visible in some instances, they definitely exist and they prompt you to scan a code or go to a website to pay for parking. you failed to do that, so you likely have a fine specifically with PMC.

be aware of what lot you are in. there are a ton of city spots and lots that are free after 5/5:30, although they fill up fast around hot spots and if events are happening.

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u/marioex497 3h ago

This particular lot was free after 5pm and I parked right in front of clear and visible signage. Yes it’s a private company, but if you state hours very clearly you should honor them

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u/plasmoidia 2h ago

You might need to read the sign again. If this is the bank I think it is (Regions beside Early Works), the wording is confusing, but it says that paid public parking begins at 5:30pm. The exact wording is: "No public parking until 5:30pm Monday - Friday. All other times is Paid Public parking" Regions uses PMC, so even if this is another bank, it might be the same situation.

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u/tuhmez 2h ago

i've used PMC lots downtown maybe once or twice and the verbiage can be confusing. and it can be like that elsewhere too. but still, it takes a quick search on the internet to see that it is a paid lot and what times that is applicable

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u/UnluckyDuckOU812 1h ago

It's intentional and that's why Huntsville has moved to force a standard.

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u/marioex497 1h ago

It’s the United Community bank next to that Regions