Street sweeping: Can you get a ticket if you manage to move your car before the ticket person get to your car?

[BamBam215]

I never really had to worry about street sweeping because I always park in the driveway. But I parked my car on the street last night for once and woke up this morning to the sound of street sweeping. I bolted out and the street sweeper already passed up my car and a few others. The ticket truck that followed behind was handing out tickets but she didn't get to my car yet so I got in and moved my car. I don't think she saw me but if she did, would she be legally able to still give me a ticket?

 

[Actaeon]

Probally not.

 

[dullard]

I don't know your street sweeping laws, but I'd say yes you probably could get a ticket. My reasons:
1) You still broke the law.
2) If you do the same with a expired parking meter, you can still get ticketed in most cases if they catch up to you.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: BamBam215
I never really had to worry about street sweeping because I always park in the driveway. But I parked my car on the street last night for once and woke up this morning to the sound of street sweeping. I bolted out and the street sweeper already passed up my car and a few others. The ticket truck that followed behind was handing out tickets but she didn't get to my car yet so I got in and moved my car. I don't think she saw me but if she did, would she be legally able to still give me a ticket?

Given that street sweeping occurs between two times as stated on the street signs, the answer is a YES.
Most will follow the spirit of the law and allow you a "pass" but you may find one that is having a "bad hair day" and as such nails you after the fact.

 

[The Stigenator]

in glendale they ticket before the sweeper comes by.. it hits 8am, and if your still there, you are getting a ticket.

 

[Ns1]

Depends on the cop. I was standing by my car once when street sweepers came and i asked them nicely and they let me move my car...

 

[SuepaFly]

Yes, especially if the ticketing guy gets a look at your car, they send it to where yoiur car is registered.

 

[freebee]

Read my post about the worst parking ticket ever (search keyword). I got a ticket for street cleaning when I wasn't even parked. Its up to the ticket guy and most of them are brainless idiots.

 

[BamBam215]

phew. lucky then i guess because there were quite a few cars before me so the ticket person was backed up. i managed to get in my car and drove around the block. when i came back around, she still wasn't at my car yet.