I don't remember if I ever mentioned the fact that I got a parking ticket here in LA back in November of last year.  Parking was suspended on our block for a week or so, and I parked a couple blocks away in a spot that seemed perfectly legitimate.  Even after getting the ticket, I had to do some investigating to find a sign that might even apply to where I parked.  So, I contested.  I sent in a letter explaining that if I had wanted to park illegally, I would have just parked right in front of my house, instead of several blocks away.  I also drew a little map to scale of the signs and markings on the street where I got the ticket.  About a month after I contested, I got a letter that said that they were reviewing the case.  This week, I got a letter stating that my ticket had been dismissed!  Very exciting, as I continue to maintain a perfect parking record here in LA!