Denver Boot Means You're a Parking Deviant

Don’t buy boots in Denver

Americans love their automobiles. It’s an affliction that will never go away, as the parasite has burrowed its way too deep into our consciousness.  It’s latched on to bone.

I appreciate technological advances as much as the next guy, but automakers certainly knew what they were doing when they created these cash monsters. Who among us hasn’t had to resort to easy loans and payday cash once in a while to make emergency repairs? Plus, when we park them in the wrong place, John Law has taken it upon himself to torture us further with parking tickets. And what happens when you rack up too many parking tickets?

You get the Denver Boot

Sheila Ahern reports for the Chicago Daily Herald that these little devices are making the lives of frequent city commuters a royal pain. As an example, one driver in Arlington Heights, Illinois has tallied a whopping 510 parking tickets since July 26, 2005. That adds up to $28,711 in fines, which more than likely exceeds what the offending vehicle is worth.

I say offending vehicle, but isn’t the offender truly ticket-happy authorities on a revenue drive? I can understand citation and towing if a person parks in front of an ambulance bay or a fire hydrant, but city streets? I say first come, first served. Businesses need their loading zones? Mark them clearly with signs, then people will know. If you’re depending upon a painted curb, those frequently fade to white. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Denver Boot Means You're a Parking Deviant"