Q: city just put up a no parking sign without notice to any vehicle owners and started giving tickets less than 24hrs after
They aren't required to give us a grace period even though they made no official notification to tell us that they had plans to put the signs there and we have to move?
A:
Under California law, cities typically have the authority to regulate parking within their jurisdictions. However, they are generally required to provide adequate notice to the public when implementing new parking restrictions, including the installation of new "No Parking" signs. This notice is usually intended to give vehicle owners sufficient time to adjust to the new regulations and avoid penalties.
If the city installed "No Parking" signs and began issuing tickets within 24 hours without providing any form of notification to the vehicle owners, this could be considered unreasonable and possibly a violation of due process. You may want to gather evidence such as photographs of the signs, timestamps of when they were installed, and any tickets received. This information can support your case if you decide to contest the ticket.
You can appeal the parking tickets through the city's parking citation appeal process. Be sure to provide all the evidence showing that the signs were put up without proper notice. If the initial appeal is denied, you may have the option to request a hearing or seek further legal advice to address the situation.
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