Judge waives Providence parking ticket after motorist paid tow

At a Municipal Court of Providence hearing, a presiding judge declined to impose a fine for a parking ticket after a motorist said they had already paid the full tow fee to Thurbers Avenue Tow Company.

The judge told the defendant that paying the tow in full was sufficient and that the court would not collect the ticket fine. The motorist, who identified themselves as a student, said their only parking option had been the street during snowy weather and that the tow company advised them to speak to the judge for leniency after paying the bill.

The exchange began when the motorist said they retrieved their car from a tow company on Thurbers Avenue and had paid the full tow amount. The presiding judge, addressing the situation and after brief questioning about the tow company’s name and the amount paid, said, “You paid enough money up to the tow. I’m not gonna charge anything for the ticket.” The defendant responded, “Thank you so much. I appreciate it.”

No formal motion or vote was recorded in the transcript; the judge’s statement served as the resolution of the matter on the bench. The transcript did not specify the original ticket amount, the exact tow charge, or whether the tow company issued any refund or adjustment.

Because the hearing record is brief, the court docket entry or written order should be consulted for the official disposition and any follow-up requirements.