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By Marc Borbely, 536 13th St. NE
The city increased its parking fines from $20 to $30 effective March 1 for the five most common infractions, including the fine for parking too long in a residential zoned-parking area, according to a Department of Public Works press release. The other three parking violations that are affected are No Parking Anytime, No Parking/Public Alley, and Disobeying Official Sign (street cleaning, etc.). The fine for an expired meter will increase from $15 to $25. The fine for parking a bus or a commercial or sightseeing vehicle in front of a residence or other restricted space will increase from $20 to $500. "Fines have remained constant for the last decade, falling behind those of neighboring jurisdictions and losing much of their deterrent effect," the department said in its statement. The increases were passed by the City Council last summer. Info: Mary Myers, Department of Public |
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