Jürgen Milski angry about parking tickets: Parking ticket placed correctly?

Jürgen Milski angry about parking tickets: Parking ticket placed correctly?

The story surrounding Jürgen Milski is causing a stir in Cologne. The 61-year-old, known for his TV appearances, recently parked his rental car in Cologne-Heimersdorf and took out a parking ticket. However, after a short exit of about ten minutes, the mishap was complete: a ticket was waiting for him. In his frustration, Milski turned to his followers on Instagram and discussed the strict rules that apparently didn't apply to him.

When he returned to the car, Milski not only found the ticket, but also two parking tickets: one had expired, the other was still valid. He sharply criticized the fact that the parking attendants did not take both tickets into account when checking. “The car was parked in front of my own garage,” he explained, which made it all the more frustrating that he now faces additional charges. The report ultimately goes to the rental car company, which incurs additional costs.

The rules of the road traffic regulations

The road traffic regulations (StVO) stipulate that the parking ticket must be “easily legible” in the vehicle. It should be either on the dashboard or in a place that is immediately visible from the outside. Recommended places are the area of ​​the windshield or side windows or the trunk cover in the rear. An unfortunate placement, such as in the center console between the driver and passenger seat, could quickly lead to a parking ticket, as a court ruling from the Schwerin District Court (ref.: 35 OWi 83/23) recently confirmed. These aspects make it clear how important it is to handle the parking ticket correctly.

The amount of the fine also depends on the duration of the illegal parking. If the vehicle is wrong for up to 30 minutes, it is 20 euros. Over three hours it can even be 40 euros. As a rule, the public order office assumes a parking time of 30 minutes. If you are unlucky because the parking ticket machine is broken, you should always put out a parking disc to avoid possible penalties.

The incident surrounding Jürgen Milski led to intense discussions among his fans and followers. While some in the comments criticize the parking attendants, others defend the decision to issue the ticket. “There’s something going on,” tweeted one user, drawing attention to the often rigid parking regulations. Milski has now decided to appeal the ticket and could perhaps gather a wave of support behind him.

The issue of parking plays a major role in Cologne. There are repeated reports about the strict controls and sometimes questionable decisions made by the park rangers. But as Milski once again discovered, the conditions that drivers have to meet in order to avoid a fine are anything but simple. The fact is: a good knack for dealing with parking spaces and parking tickets can't do any harm here.

So it remains to be seen how Milski will fare with his appeal effort and whether others in similar situations can share their experiences. “You should always be wary of your parking ticket,” said one commenter. Could a more authoritative approach to parking attendants be the solution? Only time will tell whether there will be more understanding here in the future.