New Yorkers hoping for some leniency before being hit with an expensive parking ticket are out of luck, as Mayor Michael Bloomberg has put the kibosh on a proposal giving motorists a 5-minute period of extra time before getting ticketed.
"While characterized as a ”grace period” to benefit drivers who are rushing to their vehicles, this universal extension of time for drivers would have the practical effect of impeding traffic flow and disrupting street cleaning operations," Bloomberg said of his decision to reject the measure.
He added that allowing a “grace period” before ticketing would “have a negative impact on the quality of life for all city residents” while creating confusion amid its difficulty to enforce.
According to the city’s Department of Finance, parking fees ranged from $26 for using an expire meter to $115 for blocking a fire hydrant.
For drivers in the Big Apple who use their car within city lines on a daily basis and accrue a number of tickets, missing payment dates and facing further fees and court dates could prove detrimental to their bank account and driver’s license.
However, paying off the tickets with a payday loan could avoid a great deal of hassle while keeping one out of debt and free of facing unexpected charges down the road.
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