Ok, we have been getting off topic on this.
I think the point of the thread was not to contest the parking permit ticket, but he is upset about the second ticket. As far as I know, UCLA cops can issue tickets just like LAPD. So, I think it sucks, but I think you are gonna have to pay.
BTW, I have been pulled over twice in my old Scirocco and was "warned" about no front plate, but was able to weasel my way out of the tickets. Uh oh, third time is a charm (or bust).
Dan, I will keep the site in mind. It is the front plate that is bad, so I would not feel bad using a replica, if I chose to replace it. I looked at my old plate and I did fix part of the plate years ago, but need to clear coat it. If all I would need to do is take a picture of it, I can do that