Fighting a parking ticket can be an uphill battle if you don't know exactly what to do. When you are given a ticket, you are presumed guilty, and must prove that you are innocent. To prove your innocence take far more than just your word, as the person who wrote the parking ticket is always given the benefit of the doubt for being correct. You must provide clear evidence that shows you are not guilty. To accurately collect this evidence usually requires immediate action on your part. The second you receive the ticket start the documentation process by writing down and/or taking pictures of any and all evidence that supports you case. If you feel your parking ticket was the result of a broken meter, you have the right to request the service records of that meter to see if it was properly maintained. Also, be sure to check your ticket for accuracy, as certain errors can lead to a dismissal of the ticket. In the end, it is your responsibility to show you weren't responsible for the parking ticket.