Parking Tix in the News

PTF: "It's good to be a VIP in NYC. So, where's my reserved parking spot? Mayor Mike."

Jan. 26, 2009, NY Daily News:
"Still Lots of Parking Spots for Big Shots, Despite Mayor Bloomberg's Cuts"
by Erin Einhorn, Daily News City Hall Bureau

Drivers Against Fraud Update

Please, help the below pending legislation in the NYC Council become local law. Write, e-mail, and/or call your NYC Council member. Stop the stealing and lying.

If you do not know who your NYC Council member is, then visit http://council.nyc.gov/html/members/members.shtml

Int 0886-2008 History
Requiring traffic agents to photograph all ticketable offenses and include a copy of the photograph with each notice of violation.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring traffic agents to photograph all ticketable offenses and include a copy of the photograph with each notice of violation.

PTF: "Requiring photos will not prevent all bogus tickets. But, at least, it's a good start."

Int 0907-2009 History
Establishing a grace period for certain parking violations.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a grace period for certain parking violations.

PTF: "Grace periods are an urban legend. Too many un-informed drivers still believe in the 'grace period.' But this year we can make it a reality."

Parking Tix in the News

PTF: "This NY Times report confirms what I had long suspected. Mayor Mike and his thugs have rigged the system against drivers."

Jan. 24, 2009, NY Times:
"Fighting Parking Tickets Gets Tougher"
by Jo Craven McGinty and Ralph Blumenthal

Parking Tix in the News

PTF: "Guess what? Mayor Mike, he don't want no stinkin' 5-minute grace period. I'm not surprised."

Jan. 21, 2008, NY Daily News:
"Bloomy Alone vs. Ticket Grace Time as 5-minute Rule Gains Support"
by Dorian Block, Daily News Staff Writer

PTF: "The NYC Dept. of Fraud strikes out again. Great job, Mr. Deutzman."

Jan. 19, 2009, Fox 5 News:
"Fox 5 Investigates: Confusing Ticket Letter"
by John Deutzman

Parking Tix in the News

PTF: "My apologies for the long delay. Blame the 2008 Xmas Holidays. Lots of new parking tix news to review."

Dec. 16, 2008, NY1 News:
"NY1 For You: Driver Fights Allegedly Unfair Parking Ticket For Months"
by Susan Jhun

Dec. 19, 2008, NY Post:
"POL WANTS PIX TO BACK PARKING TIX"
by Tom Namako, Transit Reporter

Dec. 23, 2008, NY1 News:
"NY1 For You: New Law May Curb Unwarranted Parking Tickets"
by Susan Jhun

Jan. 1, 2009, NY Times:
"City Will Slash That Parking Fine, if You Ask"
by Jo Craven McGinty and Ralph Blumenthal

Jan. 2, 2009, WABC:
"How to Get a Parking Ticket Reduced"
by Phil Lipof

Jan. 6, 2009, NY Post:
"KRIS KRINGLE FIGHTS BACK! BALKS AT PARKING TICKET"
by Greg Hanlon, yournabe.com

Jan. 11, 2009, NY Times:
"New York City Council Seeks Grace Period for Parking Violations"
by Fernanda Santos

Jan. 12, 2009, NY Post:
"COUNCIL TARGETS 'GOTCHA!' TIX"
by Sally Goldenberg

Jan. 12, 2009, NY Post:
"PLACARD BLITZ NAILS DA COPS"
by David Seifman, City Hall Bureau Chief

PTF: "The accompanying JPEG is at http://www.nypost.com/seven/01122009/photos/news006.jpg"

Jan. 12, 2009, WNYC:
"Bloomberg Blasts Parking Grace Period"
by Kathleen Horan

PTF: "Now for an odd parking tix news item. The dogs of NYC gov are eating each other."

Jan. 13, 2009, UPI.com:
"Fireman Fined After Blocking Hydrant"

PTF: "Now back to more serious parking tix news from NY1."

Jan. 13, 2009, NY1 News:
"NY1 For You: Mystery Official Orders Wrongful Bronx Towing"
by Susan Jhun