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LyushkaPushka t1_j7fxdxt wrote

I don't think people realize that the whole existence of placards is blatant corruption in itself. They're never going to enforce them. There's no reason for any particular person in any organization or position to have a placard and be able to park where others can't. What separates cops from civilians in terms of needing their own parking spaces for their civilian cars? It makes no sense.

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dust1990 t1_j7gdi4q wrote

Make displaying placards illegal with progressive fines:

$100; $250; $1,000 and impound.

It’s the equivalent of displaying a police badge for no official purpose. It’s basically impersonation of a police officer.

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stooopidazz t1_j7o3893 wrote

To counter your point, there are city personnel whose job is to make multiple site visits a day (inspectors, construction personnel, etc.) Instead of filing paperwork for every meter paid, and the processing it takes to get reimbursed, the placard saves time on city resources. It also allows quicker parking so they can get business done and spend less time in their cars.

These actual legitimate placards only apply in ‘No Parking’ and meter zones. Unfortunately everyone lumps them with all the cops that abuse their fake ones on bike lanes and crosswalks.

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LyushkaPushka t1_j7o8j87 wrote

I understand your point and it makes sense. But those people should be using official vehicles with the logo of their organization. If that's not a rule, make it one. Only then should placards be acceptable.

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