Politics & Government
Been Burned by a Ticket?
Have you recently received a parking ticket or had your car towed because of unclear signs?
You may think you’re a law abiding citizen, but if you drive in New York City, you’re bound to rack up parking fines and even tow fees.
Sometimes it’s our fault; we forgot to set our cell phone alarm while shopping on Northern Boulevard, and went overtime on a meter.
Other times, we by unclear or obstructed signs.
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If you were recently towed or ticketed in New York City, and you blame it on the sign, we’d like to hear all about it.
Send us a photo of the faulty sign!
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We’ll ask the Department of Transportation about especially baffling signs—on your behalf! We’ll also warn our readers not to park there. Here’s a breakdown of what you should send:
-A photo of the confusing sign
-A photo of where your car was parked
-A simple photo or PDF of the ticket
-Tell us where exactly you were parked
Email those to Lori.gross@patch.com. We can’t wait to see these signs.
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