City of Chicago, has the best program. The Crip Patrol. So successful with their ticket writing program and conviction rate that it was hired and now works for Illinois Dept of Revenue. This crew is faster than any meter maid you ever saw when writing a ticket. Not a citation, but a real ticket. The crew carries with them a 4 pound computer and scanner with picture taking capabilities. Less than a minute ticket written and issued to those in violation of parking in an ADA space, without displaying the necessary tags, license or placards. On the weekend they, with the co operation of Illinois State Police attend major people events with cars. The sting operation with test the driver's tags to see if the tags were issued to the driver. Fines are heavy, vehicles are towed, driver's licenses are suspended and tags and plates have been seized. It ain't perfect, but the best going yet. Evanston, IL, just north of Chicago as has a Crip Patrol. A very successful program. Best Wishes W In a message dated 5/8/2007 3:39:43 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
In Flint, MI they have the Handicapped Parking Enforcement Team made up of paras and quads deputized for parking enforcement. They patrol all parking areas, malls, stores, etc. They show up in court when anyone contests a ticket. Most change their minds when they see the deputy is in a wheelchair and pay the fine. They have also ticketed police cars. Police can only park in a h/c spot in cases of emergency. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
