A: Hey, I got this parking ticket; can you help me figure a way out of it? B: First of all, did you park somewhere too long or in the wrong spot? A: I was there too long. B: Was the area clearly labeled with the time limit and all? A: Yeah, I saw it. B: You will need to convince the judge that you couldn't see the signs. A: Yeah, I understand. B: Whatever you do, you need to be respectful and polite to the judge. A: Yeah, you're right. B: Just try to talk to him about how IF you made a mistake that it won't happen again. A: OK, I will. B: Good luck!