Towing for NYC parking tickets is absurd I hate it, despise it, and think it is downright medieval to tow a car for an alleged parking violation (unless there is a risk to the public safety or you block a driveway). A relatively recent, unjustifiable practice is booting first and towing two hours later. Shameful. Here’s a […]
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Are you Shocked to Learn about Towing Abuse in NYC?
NYPD supervisors are promoting towing abuse in NYC with strong-arm tactics An article published in the NY Daily News last year about towing abuse in NYC by quota-minded police supervisors blew past me in a cloud of boots. However, with the holiday season approaching and Black Friday just around the corner, it’s a good time […]
F.A.Q. about Car Towing in NYC that will Shock you
Car towing in NYC has been on the rise Can they tow my car with $350.00 in outstanding parking ticket judgments? You betcha! The city marshal and sheriff search for vehicles that have $350.00 or more in parking ticket judgments. If they find your vehicle, they will tow it. Where can I find my vehicle, […]
Will the New Bill to Eliminate Towing Ever Be Signed by the Governor?
New towing bill awaiting Governor Paterson’s signature A new towing bill sponsored in the Senate by Attorney General candidate Eric Schneiderman is now getting plenty of attention from Mayor Bloomberg, and his Chancellor of the Exchequer, David Frankel. The Bill aims to protect people in bankruptcy or financial crisis from losing their last dollar to […]
And the COVID-19 Parking Ticket NYC Beat Goes On
COVID-19 has a tight grip on New York City. Who could have predicted this terrifying pandemic and who knows when it will release us? Here are more resources for the challenging times we live in. Be safe. Resources The time limits for submitting parking tickets and camera violations, hearing requests, and appeals have been suspended […]