What to Do If You Forget to Pay for Roadside Parking?
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If you forget to pay for roadside parking, you need to make the payment as soon as possible for the following reasons: 1. Violation: Parking in a marked roadside parking space without paying is considered a violation. 2. Late fees: If the fine is not paid within 15 days of the "Penalty Decision Notice" being issued, a daily late fee of 3% will be charged, with the total late fee not exceeding double the original fine. If you find the charges for public parking spaces marked with solid white lines unreasonable, you can ask the parking attendant to show their work permit and provide an official invoice, and point out the "P" sign and the price display board. You should actively report the following situations: 1. Private negotiation with car owners and embezzlement of parking fees. 2. Tampering with electronic payment terminals (POS machines) to embezzle parking fees. 3. Undercharging for overdue payments or maliciously marking vehicles as unpaid to withhold fees paid by car owners. 4. Working under the influence of alcohol, leaving the post without reason, or unqualified personnel substituting for the job. 5. Collaborating or allowing others to use physical barriers to occupy public parking spaces. 6. Assigning road parking spaces to individuals or other organizations for management and profit-making.
I've also forgotten to pay for roadside parking a few times. The most straightforward way is to quickly check if there's a ticket on the car. Nowadays, most cities have parking apps. For example, you can search for the local official parking app on your phone, download it, enter your license plate number and time, and make the payment online to avoid accumulating fines. If you don't see a ticket, don't take it lightly. You can call the parking management company to inquire—they usually have a record system, and you can just make the overdue payment. Afterward, make it a habit to open the app and pay directly when parking, or set a phone reminder to ring five minutes later to prompt yourself to handle it. This way, you won't forget again, saving both hassle and money.
