Drivers beware....

Bimmer335i · 02-10-2009, 05:54 PM

Well, guys and gals, read 'em and weep...especially for those of you who live in Malden, Mass, where the police chief encouraged his officers to give out citations, at least ONE per shift!!!!!

We're screwed now!!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,490629,00.html

Kev · 02-10-2009, 06:13 PM

Damn, I better not drive by Malden then......

JayeJaymes · 02-10-2009, 06:22 PM

i have noticed more cops around now, especially since cali is running out of money so I guess this is one way of making up for it.

MCMLXXXIX · 02-10-2009, 06:27 PM

yea seriously. there are cops EVERYWHERE i go...its insane. sometimes alone, other times theyre grouped up

Bimmer335i · 02-10-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Rob

i have noticed more cops around now, especially since cali is running out of money so I guess this is one way of making up for it.

definitely one of the many ways that the state is milking us, the taxpayers..obvioulsy we're gettin IOUs instead of refunds..

fix-it tickets now cost $25 vice the old $10..ouch!

SoCali E36 · 02-10-2009, 07:02 PM

damn cockheads

Brunotheboxer · 02-10-2009, 07:04 PM

radar up.

AtoB · 02-10-2009, 08:22 PM

i noticed cops all over the Pike lately... have to keep an eye out down the road, and behind at all times.

Chewyjr15 · 02-11-2009, 02:08 AM

great... no wonder iv been getting so many tickets for nothing. Got 2 fix it tickets this month just got them in the mail they used to be 10 bucks these are 100 bucks EACH!!!

GreenThree · 02-11-2009, 11:47 AM

The fail is strong with this policy

Bimmer335i · 02-11-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewyjr15

great... no wonder iv been getting so many tickets for nothing. Got 2 fix it tickets this month just got them in the mail they used to be 10 bucks these are 100 bucks EACH!!!

holy shite...$100!?!?! what are they for?

krote345 · 02-11-2009, 01:48 PM

I recently had my car parked on a street in Hoboken, NJ over the weekend. The parking authority changed the signs from 'visitor' to 'resident only' over the weekend and proceeded to ticket me and give me a boot for not being in compliance. The total fines were $200, $50 for the ticket and $150 for the boot. The street was lined with about 60 boots when I found mine. I work in CT during the week and therefore can not fight it. It is horse shit. The ladies at the parking authority were just as pissed as I was because they had to deal with all of the angry drivers. However, I still have to go to trial to get out of it. If your precinct doesn't have enough money, fire a meter maid. Don't screw the people who pay your salary by spending time and money in your community.

[end of rant]

aut0sh0cker · 02-11-2009, 02:04 PM

My bet is radar detector sales will be up this and next month... INVEST!!

NYSPEM3 · 02-11-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by krote345

I recently had my car parked on a street in Hoboken, NJ over the weekend. The parking authority changed the signs from 'visitor' to 'resident only' over the weekend and proceeded to ticket me and give me a boot for not being in compliance. The total fines were $200, $50 for the ticket and $150 for the boot. The street was lined with about 60 boots when I found mine. I work in CT during the week and therefore can not fight it. It is horse shit. The ladies at the parking authority were just as pissed as I was because they had to deal with all of the angry drivers. However, I still have to go to trial to get out of it. If your precinct doesn't have enough money, fire a meter maid. Don't screw the people who pay your salary by spending time and money in your community.

[end of rant]

$200 for a freaking parking ticket???

I got a BS parking ticket in Toronto. (I had two parking permits on the dash, one valid and one expired. The ticket maid just looked at the expired one and gave me a ticket.) Since it was only CAD $30 ($25 US) I just paid it. Not worth flying/driving up there to fight it.
Yes I am a firm believer that the authorities are out to squeeze us drivers. The Roundel on the hood certainly does not help.

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krote345 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '08 e90 328i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 [0.00]	I recently had my car parked on a street in Hoboken, NJ over the weekend. The parking authority changed the signs from 'visitor' to 'resident only' over the weekend and proceeded to ticket me and give me a boot for not being in compliance. The total fines were $200, $50 for the ticket and $150 for the boot. The street was lined with about 60 boots when I found mine. I work in CT during the week and therefore can not fight it. It is horse shit. The ladies at the parking authority were just as pissed as I was because they had to deal with all of the angry drivers. However, I still have to go to trial to get out of it. If your precinct doesn't have enough money, fire a meter maid. Don't screw the people who pay your salary by spending time and money in your community. [end of rant] __________________ Jet Black, 6MT, CW Pkg, PS, iPod, Style 189 Wheels
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