DRIVERS have been left outraged over a new parking policy that has come to Walmart and Sam’s Town that risks them paying a $48 fee.
A new rule, which went into effect at the beginning of May, has been put in to detract non-shoppers from parking and to help customers who are forced to drive around searching for a spot for their vehicle.
A new parking policy at a Walmart and Sam’s Town has received mixed responses from customersGoogle Maps It could see some drivers risk $48 in fees for simply parking a certain period of timeGoogle MapsIt’s seen certain Walmart and Sam’s Club stores adopt a parking enforcement system, which began from May 1 – only allowing the first three hours of parking as free.
Worse still, noncompliance results in fines and towing, according to a KHON story published last month.
The new parking system, designed for the convenience of customers and members, is so far only coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club in Keeaumoku, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Secure Parking Hawaii, hired to enforce the parking rules, will monitor license plates using video cameras as vehicles enter and exit the parking structure.
Walmart added that after the three-hour grace period, it will cost $3 every 30 minutes, totaling $48 per day.
Additionally, anyone with a balance of $50 or more will be subject to towing.
Payment devices will be available at the location to pay parking charges, although these devices have not yet been installed.
Thoughts from shoppers, though, have been mixed, with some outraged by the charges while others were in agreement.
Taking to social media to express their opinions, one person wrote: “That’s what happens when residents and workers in the area use Walmart parking as a personal parking lot.”
Another added: “That’s because everyone takes advantage and parks there for literally everything but Wal-Mart. And now they’re fed up.”
And a third added: “It’s private property and the owners can do what they want.
“Three hours is plenty to shop over there – if you are parking your car and leaving their property, they have no obligation to let you park there for free.”
Not everyone was happy with it though, as another commenter raged: “I will never shop there if I have to pay for parking.”
And another added: “Just one more reason why it makes sense to have items delivered to my doorstep.”
“I’m not paying for parking and shipping, I’ll go to Pearl City instead,” chimed in another driver.
How to fight a parking ticket
You can avoid being ticketed by following all posted laws and ordinances, but sometimes mistakes are made
Like any form of citation, parking tickets are preventable by reading and obeying posted signage. However, when visiting a new city, or state, or in a hurry, things can be missed and mistakes are made.
Suddenly there’s a ticket you weren’t prepared to pay for. If the ticket is a surprise to you, there are a few things you can do to help your case when appealing a parking ticket.
Carefully read the ticket. Look for errors like incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would then make the ticket invalid. Take photos. Of the vehicle in the parking space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that weren’t cited for performing the same parking job. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with the time and date are accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or are on bent posts, or aren’t “obvious” are great things to photograph, too. Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If not listed, the ticket is not valid. Promptly follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have directions for appeal. Waiting until the very last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees. When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument: “I didn’t know the law.” “I was on my way to move my car.” “I can’t afford this ticket.” “I’ve been doing this for years.” “I checked with the parking officer, who said it was OK.” Contact a lawyer. If you’re running into roadblocks and feel stuck, it may be best to reach out to a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations.Source: Reader’s Digest
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