Philly Parking Violations Punishable By Death
by Joe Pulcinella
Well, not yet, anyway. But I just got hold of a parking "invoice" from The City of Brotherly Love and the fines have been jacked up to heights that even Bert Rutan can't imagine.
- Expired Tag $100
- Parking in a handicapped spot $300
- Abandoned Vehicle $300 (who is going to pay that one?)
Just an expired meter will set you back $20. And the city complains of taxpayers fleeing. Just this by itself will not cause a mass exodus but it will definitely contribute to a movement at the margins. Duh.
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...ain't just Philly with this problem -- and it ain't just limited to 'parking' violations. In most cities & states, the entire motor vehicle traffic-rules enforcement system has morphed into just one more coercive revenue stream .... to be heavily & unjustly milked for bucks. In most American traffic courts, citizens are presumed guilty --- and substantial government administrative & legal barriers prevent the proof of innocence.
Look for an "authorized" parking ticket broker to start doing business in Philly soon. The City of New York already has it - they advertise that they can get "save you 50% on parking fines" Gee, thanks guys - how much do these parasites rake off the top?
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