This makes sense to me. As others have noted, many airports have long-standing (pre 9-11) restricitions on curbside parking, and these restricitions are typically stringent and vigorously enforced. But I can see a case for contesting the OP’s ticket on the grounds of vagueness of the regulations (in the car? touching the car? one step away? two steps away?). There might also be something to gained by mentioning the parking steward’s lying about calling out for the driver, which suggests it would be okay to be within earshot, and the vindictiveness of rescinding the fine reduction, though these could easily become “he said/she said” points. As mentioned, it likely will depend on the judge as to whether any of these arguments will hold sway.
Hello - it’s me, the OP again.
As I said, I intend to take this to Small Claims and my aunt is handwriting a small version of the events to attach as an exhibit.
Some of you still find it hard to believe that this has to go to Small Calims Court, and I agree, it is odd, but that is where they say I have to take it. For your information, the info on the parking infraction is:
Remit to:
Department of Aviation
Enforcement Section
PO Box 11005
Las Vegas, NV 89111-1005
and it says, “For additional information, please call (702) 261 4000…”
I promise, I will follow up with a report on what happens…however, don’t hold your breath as this could take a month or two before it is settled one way or another!