Thursday, July 23, 2009

Are Cities Using Parking/Speeding as Revenue Generators?

A driver was pulled over for going under the speed limit:

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/I-Cant-Drive-65.html

And S.F. issued a citation to a driver who hadn't curbed his wheels...on an almost flat street:

http://www.mercurynews.com/localnewsheadlines/ci_12876699?nclick_check=1

As cities get less revenue from taxes and the state, they may use parking citations and tickets as revenue generators. Beware.

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