a parking citation issuing and enforcement system including an electronic citation writing device and an electronic parking meter . the system includes means whereby data , such as the status of the meter , may be transmitted between the electronic citation writing device and the electronic parking meter . the system also includes the ability to download the data from the electronic citation writing device to a computer for reporting of the citation data as well as the data retrieved from the electronic parking meter . this data cannot be manipulated while in the meter , during transmission to the electronic citation writing device , or during and after uploading to computer . therefore , the report generated can be used in court to help resolve parking violation disputes .