Stockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Nerve-repair company Renerve is set to make its ASX debut today Renerve is developing products for repair and replacement of damaged peripheral nerves It becomes only the second nerve-repair company on the ASX, after Orthocell When Renerve (ASX:RNV) makes its initial public offering (IPO) on the ASX at 12pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, it will join Orthocell (ASX:OCC) as one of only two nerve-repair companies to be listed on the local bourse. Having undertaken a $750k pre-IPO raise in September, the company has raised $7 million at 20 cents/share when it hits the ASX. US companies dominate the nerve-repair market with Axogen (Nasdaq:AXGN) along with Integra Lifesciences Holdings (Nasdaq:IART) both prominent. CEO Dr Julian Chick told Stockhead that Renerve was developing porcine collagen-based products to repair and regenerate damaged peripheral nerves and related soft tissue. Peripheral nerves are the network of nerves outside the central nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals between the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body. He said they make us walk, run, jump and eat, and they tend to get damaged quite a lot. The company’s trademarked Nervalign was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022 and has been launched in the US market. It is a cuff to prevent scarring and inflammation when a nerve is being fixed. “It is used for no better term like a Band-Aid, to protect a nerve that has been severed and repaired,” Chick said. He said Nervalign products have been specifically designed to protect the nerve for two to four months and then get naturally absorbed, so avoiding need for further surgery and potential risk of longer-term issues. Next in Renerve’s development pipeline is a nerve conduit designed to guide nerves to grow in a straight path, preventing branching, tree-like growth, where a small portion of damaged nerve has been removed. It is intended for small gaps of approximately one centimetre with Renerve planning to submit an FDA approval application for the conduit in 2025 via the 510(k) predicate device pathway. "It comes basically as a straw, which is used to bridge small gaps," Chick explained. "Nerves are great in the sense they will regrow and regenerate, but the downside is that when they do that, they have a propensity to branch and create nerves that are going to nowhere. "The purpose of the conduit is to provide a protective environment for that nerve to repair itself." The company also has a Nervalign replacement nerve, for when there is a need to replace the nerve specifically. "The idea is to have a portfolio of products which will give the surgeon multiple options that they may require depending on the type of injury and damage," Chick said. Experienced team targeting $1.6 billion market Renerve was founded in 2017 by Chick, chief scientific officer Dr David Rhodes and Royal Melbourne Hospital neurosurgeon Dr Alex Adamides. With a PhD in neuromuscular physiology, Chick has been involved in 16 start-ups and has launched four tissue products in the US. Rhodes has a PhD in biochemistry and more than 20 years’ experience in healthcare and biotechnology industries, including developing technologies through to market approval. Chick is also the chairman of pot play Cann Group (ASX:CAN) and co-founded erectile dysfunction company LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP) , where he is an independent non-executive director. Renerve is targeting an estimated peripheral nerve-repair market of US$1.6 billion per annum, which is growing at ~17% per annum. "A lot of that is driven by the need to look after nerves," Chick said. "More surgeons are training in nerve repair and there are better products coming to market. "In the US, there are an estimated 900,000 nerve traumas per annum." Orthocell sees strong growth The only other nerve repair company listed on the ASX, Perth-based Orthocell is the maker of nerve-repair product Remplir, which is approved and reimbursed in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The product is a collagen wrap designed to enhance the effectiveness of nerve-repair surgeries. Remplir is placed around damaged or repaired peripheral nerves during surgery for protection from surrounding tissue, reducing the risk of scarring or adhesion. It aims to support healing by creating an environment conducive to nerve regeneration, while maintaining healing and ensuring proper regrowth and functional restoration. Orthocell’s regulatory and growth strategy for Remplir continues to progress. The company is undertaking a US market authorisation study and is due to submit a US 510(k) application with the FDA in December with approval expected by late Q1 CY25. The approval of Remplir in Australia and New Zealand has resulted in record revenue growth for the company over the last two quarters. With sales expected in Singapore from early 2025 and pending approvals in other jurisdictions, further growth for Orthocell is anticipated. The OCC share price has risen more than 62% YTD. Note: While Renerve and Orthocell are Stockhead advertisers, the companies did not sponsor this article. Originally published as Renerve all set to become only the second nerve-repair stock on the ASX More related stories Stockhead Trump’s tariffs hits ASX, but EML jumps 24pc The ASX has dropped on Tuesday following Trump’s tariff announcement, but EML Payments surged after reporting strong Q1 results. 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1 2 3 Nagpur: BJP's Nagpur Central MLA Pravin Datke reignited the demand for a separate Vidarbha state by concluding his oath with the slogan " Jai Vidarbha " in the Maharashtra assembly during a special session held in Mumbai. Umesh Yawalkar, BJP MLA from Morshi, also followed suit, demonstrating a shared sentiment among legislators from the region, though he did mention "Jai Maharashtra" as well. Unlike previous years, no objections or protests were raised by anti-Vidarbha parties — both factions of the Shiv Sena. This subtle shift in political dynamics hints at a gradual change in the discourse surrounding the Vidarbha statehood issue. Datke's phone remained switched off throughout the day. The sentiment is not new; it has consistently surfaced over the past decade. In 2019, the slogan was raised by three MLAs from the Nagpur district — Tekchand Sawarkar (BJP), Vikas Thakre (Congress), and Raju Parwe (Congress) — during their oath-taking ceremony. Speaking to the media later, the MLAs passionately argued for justice for Vidarbha, citing unfulfilled promises and stalled projects like the Gosikhurd irrigation project and Mihan. They lamented the lack of industrial growth, which forced local youth to migrate in search of jobs, and demanded a structured development plan. Parwe and Sawarkar echoed similar concerns, emphasizing that statehood was the only viable solution to address the region's developmental backlog. The origins of the "Jai Vidarbha" slogan during the oath ceremony can be traced back to 2014. It was the then Katol MLA Ashish Deshmukh who raised "Jai Vidarbha" slogans during his swearing-in ceremony. This act led to uproar from Shiv Sena members, who demanded Deshmukh's disqualification for allegedly undermining Maharashtra's unity. Despite warnings of suspension from the pro-tem Speaker, Deshmukh stood firm, setting a precedent for Vidarbha-focused legislators. Over the years, the Vidarbha statehood demand has been fuelled by frustrations over the region's marginalization, lack of industrial investment, and incomplete infrastructure projects. While the BJP has put the entire issue on the backburner after coming to power, social organizations argue for equitable development through statehood. The absence of resistance to the "Jai Vidarbha" slogan this year could signal evolving political attitudes, offering a glimmer of hope to Vidarbha's advocates who remain committed to their cause. As the slogan continues to echo in assembly halls, it symbolizes a deep-rooted aspiration for justice and development among Vidarbha's people, keeping the dream of statehood alive. MSID:: 116109293 413 | Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .YouTube has launched a new feature that uses AI to generate comment recommendations, and users aren’t happy with it. Various companies over the last couple of years have found ways to integrate artificial intelligence models into their products, and Google-owned video platform YouTube is among those. They recently added a new feature to YouTube comments that uses its AI model to recommend users what they should say, and it quickly went viral across social media. Since the release, many have shared their distaste for the feature with some slamming it as “tone deaf.” YouTube AI comment recommendations slammed by users In an article published on Thursday, December 12, 404Media spoke with YouTuber LazyGameReviews who shared his thoughts about the AI comment recommendations. “My creativity and craft stems completely from my own brain, and handing that off to some machine learning thing that mimics my style not only takes away from the enjoyment of it all for me, but it feels supremely disingenuous,” the YouTuber said. “The automated comments in particular come across as tone-deaf, since a huge reason YouTube makes sense at all is the communication and relationship between audience and creator. I’ve had dozens of people say that they now second-guess every interaction with YouTubers in the comments since it could easily be a bot, a fake response.” He even posted a video showing the comments that YouTube recommends, and pointed out several issues with them in the process. Related: LazyGameReviews hasn’t been the only person to point out flaws with YouTube’s AI recommendation feature either, as X is full of people pointing out issues with the feature. “YouTube is now giving creators detailed AI responses to comments. Heartless...” one user commented. Youtube is now giving creators detailed ai responses to comments heartless... pic.twitter.com/16lR3KLaXw Another pointed out a wild comment recommendation on an EDC concert video that simply says “Rollin Balls” with multiple devil emojis. “YouTube added an AI reply feature for commenting back and I’m DYING at the second one. Rollin balls,” they said. youtube added an AI reply feature for commenting back i’m DYING at the second one 😂😭 ROLLIN BALLS 😈😈 pic.twitter.com/67KdZB8bxF This isn’t the only AI-powered feature YouTube has launched over the last few weeks, either. On December 10, they launched a new way to automatically dub videos into different languages.

No ruling by 9th Circuit in Ex-Councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas’ appealViant Technology Inc. ( NASDAQ:DSP – Get Free Report )’s share price traded down 5.5% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $19.05 and last traded at $19.13. 75,907 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 46% from the average session volume of 140,226 shares. The stock had previously closed at $20.25. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades DSP has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Scotiabank began coverage on Viant Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a $27.00 price objective on the stock. JMP Securities boosted their target price on shares of Viant Technology from $12.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Craig Hallum boosted their target price on Viant Technology from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their price target on Viant Technology from $18.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 2nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on shares of Viant Technology from $12.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $17.75. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on DSP Viant Technology Stock Down 5.0 % Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CFO Larry Madden sold 14,284 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.51, for a total value of $278,680.84. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 378,350 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,381,608.50. This trade represents a 3.64 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, Director Max O. Valdes sold 7,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.51, for a total transaction of $153,825.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 63,452 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,301,400.52. This represents a 10.57 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 117,750 shares of company stock valued at $1,907,441 over the last three months. Company insiders own 28.80% of the company’s stock. Institutional Trading of Viant Technology Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of Viant Technology by 14.8% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 43,571 shares of the company’s stock worth $430,000 after purchasing an additional 5,601 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Viant Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at about $47,000. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Viant Technology by 5.1% during the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 42,430 shares of the company’s stock worth $419,000 after acquiring an additional 2,070 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Viant Technology by 659.4% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 142,384 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,403,000 after purchasing an additional 123,635 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Viant Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at about $84,000. 11.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. About Viant Technology ( Get Free Report ) Viant Technology Inc operates as an advertising technology company. It provides Household ID, a people-based innovation that combines digital and personal identifiers into a normalized household profile; AI Bid Optimizer, solution that uses AI to analyze historical bid opportunities to predict the lowest media cost for desired advertisement; and Viant Data Platform, which offers marketers control over their own data with actionable insights into their marketing initiatives within a single platform. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Viant Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Viant Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

HIGH radiation levels found in drinking water is the last straw, Upper Hunter residents say, making terrible quality water even worse. Login or signup to continue reading It is not only smelly, discoloured, foul-tasting and full of minerals which ruin appliances, many residents now fear that it is also unsafe. Former police officer Michael Blades said that, long before recent water tests showed the maximum possible radiation dose from the bore water was double the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, it had been known to cause health issues, such as rashes in young children. "I moved to Merriwa to live in a police residence from Western Sydney where the water quality was ok," Mr Blades said. He noticed immediately that there was a "considerable issue" with the water quality, he said. "It was terrible," Mr Blades said. "It is very hard water with a lot of minerals in it. It is foul-tasting, it smells, and we have had to replace washing machines, hot water elements... "Every time we had a bath or shower the water would affect my family, especially my children." When he moved to the area, in 2017, his then 12-year-old daughter developed "terrible rashes" from her neck down to her knee caps, Mr Blades said. "Local doctors knew of the problem and said it was a common thing with the town's water," Mr Blades said. "The only way to escape it was not to have a bath." He was paying $150 per month for bottled water, because rain water ran out quickly during dry weather and bushfire season. "It has impacted our health, and it has impacted locals' mental health, especially finding out there might be radiation in our drinking water." Merriwa resident Brad Foster said the water quality had always been "a bit how's it going" but it had deteriorated significantly during the past 12 to 18 months. "My wife and I don't wash our cars in town ,... it just leaves white scaly spots and they build up," Mr Foster said. "We have had to replace all the water and sewage under the house due to the scale building up in it." When the water smells particularly bad, the smell lingers, he said, and reminds him of going to a public pool or a water park at the start of the season, when the water is being heavily treated. Mr Foster said it was hard to believe the council had not communicated with the community since it first announced it was investigating higher than usual levels of radiation in the water , in early August. "That happened, and nothing has happened since," Mr Foster said. "You wash your clothes in it, you wash yourself in it, you wash everything in it, you cook with it ... even if the standard is one one hundredth of what would be potentially harmful exposure, it's cumulative." Residents have taken to social media to vent their concerns, including images of ruined kitchen items. The issue was being raised at a council meeting on Monday (November 25) by whistleblower and Councillor Troy Stolz. He is calling on the council to lobby the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for funding to improve the poor-quality drinking water in Merriwa and Cassilis "with a sense of urgency". Regardless of recent information from NSW Health saying that the higher levels of radiation found in the water were "not dangerous", the water quality was sub-standard, he said. "I have seen first-hand photos of local children who are suffering medical conditions such as severe rashes after bathing. This is not good enough." In August, a Upper Hunter Shire Council statement said it had moved the town's supply to two groundwater bores with the lowest radioactivity "as a precaution" while further investigations into radiation levels took place. Testing has revealed the maximum possible radiation dose from the bores is double the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. In the statement, the council said a result above the screen values does not mean the drinking water is unsafe, but further investigation was required. Detailed radionuclide testing by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) would take about 10 weeks, it said. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment said it was a council responsibility, along with local water utilities, to "monitor and manage" the delivery of clean drinking water to their communities. That included managing water quality issues and maintaining infrastructure, a spokesperson said. "Our department plays an important supporting role, providing technical advice and valuable training for councils across regional NSW when they need additional resources," a statement issued to the Newcastle Herald said. "This includes working closely with NSW Health in providing support to Upper Hunter Shire Council in responding to the ongoing situation in Merriwa and Cassilis." The department cited a $32.8 million Town Water Risk Reduction Program, which it says has been extended for another year, which focuses on raw water quality monitoring and advanced operational support for water operators. Responding to Cr Stolz, council staff said there were few avenues for the council to explore by way of external funding. "Although there are no current grants available, exploring alternative funding options for the full scheme, including political advocacy and user-pays systems, will be vital to securing an improved water quality system." Community health & welfare, social justice, investigations, general news.Gabriel.Fowler@newcastleherald.com.au Community health & welfare, social justice, investigations, general news.Gabriel.Fowler@newcastleherald.com.au DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. 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(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Dec. 30 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 3 p.m. BTN — W. Michigan at Michigan St. 5 p.m. BTN — Columbia at Rutgers 7 p.m. BTN — New Hampshire at Iowa CBSSN — Cincinnati at Kansas St. SECN — Presbyterian at South Carolina 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Oakland at Arkansas 9 p.m. BTN — Southern U. at Nebraska People are also reading... Lincoln native purchases Michael Jordan's iconic Chicago mansion for $9.5 million Here's a list of Lincoln restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Inside Matt Rhule's 'pretty insane gesture' of getting former Huskers to the Pinstripe Bowl Teenage brother charged as adult in Christmas Eve shooting death Man killed by brother in Lincoln apartment complex shooting, police say Nebraska's Matt Rhule: 'Total overhaul' of special teams coming after Pinstripe Bowl disaster Honor walk pays tribute to Lincoln man who made organ donation Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen sustained fractured ribs, lacerated spleen in fall from horse 'Multiple wins for me': Lincoln North Star rallies from double-digit deficit hours after coach's son is born Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's bowl win vs. Boston College Transfer tracker: The latest on the Nebraska football roster Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized at UNMC after falling from horse Isaiah Neyor reportedly changes plans, now aiming to transfer for seventh season How a young Matt Rhule found a passion for football in baseball-crazed New York Amie Just: Playing with a heavy heart, Rahmir Johnson delivers an MVP performance CBSSN — Iowa St. at Colorado SECN — Bethune-Cookman at Mississippi St. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2:30 p.m. ESPN — The TransPerfect Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. Missouri, Nashville, Tenn. IIHF HOCKEY (MEN’S) 1 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Slovakia vs. Kazakhstan, Group B, Toronto 2:30 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Germany vs. Latvia, Group A, Ottawa, Ontario NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. NBATV — New York at Washington 10 p.m. NBATV — Dallas at Sacramento NFL FOOTBALL 8:15 p.m. ABC — Detroit at San Francisco ESPN — Detroit at San Francisco NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NHLN — N.Y. Rangers at Florida SOCCER (MEN’S) 3 p.m. USA — Premier League: Newcastle United at Manchester United TENNIS 6 a.m. TENNIS — United Cup: Group Stage TBD; Brisbane-ATP/WTA, Hong Kong-ATP, Auckland-WTA Early Rounds 6:30 p.m. TENNIS — United Cup: Group Stage TBD; Brisbane-ATP/WTA, Hong Kong-ATP, Auckland-WTA Early Rounds The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .

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From Godwin Tsa Abuja Amidst calls for the sack of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), immediate past governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has said its only President Bola Tinubu and the National Council of States (NCS) that have such powers to remove him. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and some aggrieved Nigerians have called for the sack of the INEC Chairman and other officials at all levels over recent election results in Edo and Ondo states. Obasanjo specifically made the call recently during his address at the prestigious Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at the Yale University in the United States, where he presented a paper titled: “Leadership failure and state capture in Nigeria.” But responding to the call, the former two-term governor of Abia State noted that the removal of the INEC boss falls within the powers of president Tinubu and the National Council of States. Ikpeazu spoke in Abuja at the public presentation of a book: “Contemporary Legal Cooperation: China and Africa – A Comparative Survey of Legal Systems,” written by a Nigerian Journalist, John Chucks Azu. The theme of the dialogue which was part of the event is: “New Horizons in Rule of Law, Judicial Efficiency and Dispute Resolution: Any Lessons of China and Nigeria?” The former governor who lost his senatorial election to Senator Abaribe of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, had faulted INEC for declaring Abaribe winner. However, speaking at the sidelines of the event, Ikpeazu tasked INEC to be more transparent and impartial in the conduct of elections. On the Ondo election, he said, “unfortunately, my party lost, but that election has come and gone. I will advise INEC to be more transparent and impartial in the conduct of elections. “When people are not happy with your process, you don’t talk about it but you open up the space to let people come and see what you are doing. Sometimes you meet them upfront,” he stated. On the call for the sack of the INEC Chairman, Ikpeazu said: “It is not my call to make about a new leadership of INEC. That is the call of Mr. President and council of state and I think they will take that decision when the time comes.” The former governor commended the author of the book, John Azu, for putting the works together to encourage people to understand the legal framework between China and Africa. He said the book will be beneficial for both China and Nigeria to have a proper knowledge of the contemporary legal issues between them. The 245- page book dwells on the prospect of China-African Cooperation and how it can support each country in the areas of social-economic development. Beyond that, it presents a clear understanding of the growing global influence of China’s legal system with emphasis on the features that underwrite China’s business engagement in Africa. While presenting China as a rule-based system of governance, it further explored the interconnectivity between the unique historical, ideological and structural basis of the legal systems of both regions and the opportunities for future cooperation. The author of the book, John Azu said he was motivated by the need for Nigeria lawyers and the business community to leverage on the opportunity provided to learning and understanding the judicial and legal practice in other climes especially in the context of the Asian system.Prairie premiers urge action on security amid Trump's tariff threats

A NEW parking system has left drivers furious as they're slapped with tickets costing $75 instead of the former charge of $50. The entire town of Brattleboro, Vermont , got rid of parking meters and increased fines in an attempt to make parking more self-reliant for drivers. However, the changes have left residents angry and confused, bringing complaints to their government as well as local stores. Red Durkin, the owner of a local bookstore called Everyone's Books, said his customers have been vocal about their distaste for the new regulations. "We've heard nothing but complaints," Durkin told Brattleboro newspaper The Commons . "People are trying to comply, but it's not very clear." READ MORE ON PARKING LAWS Brattleboro replaced 147 parking meters with nine centralized kiosks for drivers to pay their fares with coins or through an app or texting. Durkin said drivers have also been frustrated with the new system's requirement of entering a license plate number - along with a newly introduced parking fee on Sundays. "I've started parking down the road and walking," said Ann Zimmerman, who works at Everyone's Books. "One of the perks of working Sundays was not having to pay to park." Most read in Motors The city has also established clear loading zones throughout the town, which is where people can face $75 citations. Drivers are hit with a fine when they park in the spots, marked with green paint lining, between 8 am and 2 pm. As the cost has now risen by $25, officials say they're open to feedback if the new rules aren't clear enough. "If we find that we're issuing a lot of additional tickets for the loading zone, then maybe we look for a way to make that sign a little bigger," Assistant Town Manager Patrick Moreland told The Commons. The new parking kiosks have also sparked confusion as drivers aren't sure how to prove that they've paid after they park. "Customers aren't sure if they're supposed to get a paper voucher to prove they've paid," Greg Worden, co-owner of Vermont Artisan Designs and Kitchen Sync, said. You can avoid being ticketed by following all posted laws and ordinances, but sometimes mistakes are made Like any form of citation, parking tickets are preventable by reading and obeying posted signage. However, when visiting a new city, or state, or in a hurry, things can be missed and mistakes are made. Suddenly there's a ticket you weren't prepared to pay for. If the ticket is a surprise to you, there are a few things you can do to help your case when appealing a parking ticket. Carefully read the ticket. Look for errors like incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would then make the ticket invalid. Take photos. Of the vehicle in the parking space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that weren't cited for performing the same parking job. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with the time and date are accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or are on bent posts, or aren't "obvious" are great things to photograph, too. Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If not listed, the ticket is not valid. Promptly follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have directions for appeal. Waiting until the very last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees. When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument: "I didn’t know the law." "I was on my way to move my car." "I can’t afford this ticket." "I’ve been doing this for years." "I checked with the parking officer, who said it was OK." Contact a lawyer. If you're running into roadblocks and feel stuck, it may be best to reach out to a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations. Source: Reader's Digest "And they don't know how much time they have left on their parking." Worden added that the new kiosks also take more time for the customers to use. "By the time they finish, a line has formed behind them," he said. However, using the systems' app seems to be an easier experience and allows drivers to see how much time they have left at their spot. Read More on The US Sun The system's changes and increased fines aim to recover a deficit in Brattleboro's parking fund, which is supported by property taxes. City officials haven't responded to The U.S. Sun's request for comment.