Parking congestion can drive even the calmest driver to distraction. It's frustrating, it's time consuming, and it is tiring. By the time you find a parking space that you can use, sometimes you have already forgotten what you came into town for in the first place. However, that should not lead you to break the law and get a parking ticket. There are always alternatives if you're willing to take your time and remain calm. Yet if you do give up and park illegally, the consequences are not horrific. Thankfully, a parking ticket does not remain on your permanent record, nor does it raise your insurance rates. There are some simple methods of fighting a parking ticket. In some jurisdictions you can do so by mail. Simply state your case on the ticket itself and mail it in. You will hear from the judge in approximately 90 days.