funny parking ticket stories

Once, my friend parked his car in what he thought was a legal spot. But it turned out to be a private driveway. When he got the parking ticket, he was so confused. He thought it was a public area because there were no signs clearly indicating it was private. He tried to appeal the ticket, but the homeowner had a photo of his car clearly blocking the driveway. It was funny in a way because he was so sure he was in the right.

Sure. One time my friend parked in what he thought was a legal spot near a park. But it turned out it was a reserved spot for the park ranger's vehicle on certain days. He got a ticket that had a really funny note saying 'You parked where the ranger likes to park his donut-mobile!'.

There was a man who parked his car at an angle across two parking spaces thinking he was being clever to avoid door dings. But he got a ticket with a note saying 'Your attempt to protect your car has cost you a ticket. Next time, park like everyone else!'.

A common element is the unexpectedness. You think you're parked fine, and then boom, there's a ticket. It could be due to a newly - placed sign that you didn't notice. Another is the vehicle itself. If it's a really large vehicle in a small space or a tiny vehicle in a space meant for something else. And the context around the parking also matters. For instance, if you park near a place that has a really strange or funny name and get a ticket there. The combination of these things can make for a really funny parking ticket story.

Sure. Once I saw a car parked so crookedly that it took up two spaces. The owner came back to find angry notes on his windshield. Another time, a dog was sitting in the driver's seat of a parked car, looking like it was waiting for its owner. It was hilarious.

Sure. One time I saw a car parked half on the sidewalk and half in the street. The owner had clearly misjudged the space. When he came back, he had to squeeze through the tiny gap between his car and a lamppost to get in. It was hilarious.

Sure. One time my friend got a speeding ticket. He was in a rush to get to a concert. He thought he could make it on time by speeding a bit. But as he was passing a police car parked on the side of the road, he was caught. The officer asked him why he was in such a hurry. He said he didn't want to miss the opening act of his favorite band. The officer just laughed and still gave him the ticket.

The parking lot of Xuankong Temple was located in the middle of the mountain. The parking lot wasn't too big but it was quite clean. The parking fee was 10 yuan. There was a public toilet near the parking lot, which was convenient for tourists to use before going up the mountain. In addition, there was a shuttle bus from the parking lot to Xuankong Temple. The ticket price for the shuttle bus was 16 yuan, and there was no limit to the number of times one could take the bus. The parking lot was not far from the Xuankong Temple scenic area, and the ticket office was within walking distance. In general, the parking lot was more convenient, but one had to be careful not to park in the wrong place.

One element is parking in the wrong place like in someone else's private driveway thinking it's a public space. Another is when people try to park in ridiculously small spaces and end up getting stuck. Also, if a car is parked at a really odd angle, like perpendicular to all the other cars.

I booked a flight ticket to Sydney instead of Melbourne. I didn't notice until the day of the flight. I was so embarrassed. But then I thought, why not just go to Sydney? So I did. And I had an amazing time exploring a place I hadn't planned to visit. It was a wrong ticket but led to a great adventure.