Link: Unfair Parking Fees On Private Lots Aren't Tickets

[sexualbanana]

Unfair Parking Fees On Private Lots Aren't Tickets... (CBC)

I know there's been a lot of discussion on here in the past, just thought I'd send the link.

[wintonyk]

Literally just finished watching the episode. I think we all know about Impark, Wespark and Vinci (Indigo). There are a few lots run by Precise Parklink and they are way more aggressive. Also not sure how they obtain info but they did send a collections letter to my gf, which she promptly ignored.

[BokCh0y]

I never pay the impart tix, and thanks for the article.

[Maxx Mazda]

Yup. Wen parking on private lots free for years. Knock on wood, but I haven't been towed yet either.

[rage2]

The more people don't pay, the sooner they'll start using the boot haha. That would be hilarious to see.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by rage2
The more people don't pay, the sooner they'll start using the boot haha. That would be hilarious to see.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-parking-boot/

[master hec0]

Originally posted by jwslam

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-parking-boot/

I'd rather smash my windshield than pay to remove that awful thing.

[OU812]

Yargh!!

[J-hop]

Originally posted by jwslam

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-parking-boot/

I wonder what the likelyhood of them causing cracks to grow is?

I saw this article. Good to know that collections doesn't hurt your credit unless a ruling is made, I didn't realize that.

[95EagleAWD]

Boots are illegal in Alberta.

[JRSC00LUDE]

If they can't legally force you to pay Rage, how could they legally take care and control of your vehicle? Which is essentially what a boot does....


Even if they were legal there.

[btimbit]

inb4 "Why don't you be a man and pay?"

Because these companies have shady business practices so fuck them

[D'z Nutz]

Serious question: do you guys who don't pay Impark (et al.) tickets use their lots without paying an hourly rate knowing you're just going to toss the tickets anyways? Or do at least pay the hourly rate?

[btimbit]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Boots are illegal in Alberta.

Really? Neat. Sorry, I hate when people say this, but do you have a source for that? Not calling you a liar, just genuinely curious and couldn't find anything. I know you're in law enforcement (unless I'm getting posters confused again) but want something to back it up if I point it out to someone.

[Sugarphreak]

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[roopi]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


If those started showing up, I'd just keep a cordless drill in the trunk... a well placed hole into each suction cup would render it useless pretty quick

Or you could pay for the service you are using and leave the drill at home.

[dubhead]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Boots are illegal in Alberta.

This seems to be true but it's not stopping a parking company in Edmonton from booting cars and extorting I think somewhere around $300 from peoplen . Of course it sounds like they won't take it off unless the police come and tell them to do it and with EPS response times you might as well pay the $300

[RealJimmyJames]

Originally posted by roopi


Or you could pay for the service you are using and leave the drill at home.

That is crazy talk.

[killramos]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


If those started showing up, I'd just keep a cordless drill in the trunk... a well placed hole into each suction cup would render it useless pretty quick

My thoughts exactly, how much does that pos cost compared to each ticket?

With a wireless cc reader installed in each one destroying them would get expensive very quickly.

[speedog]

Originally posted by btimbit
inb4 "Why don't you be a man and pay?"

Because these companies have shady business practices so fuck them

Exactly what are these shady business practices?