The Brief
- Dallas will begin using windshield “barnacles” on Aug. 24 on vehicles with three or more outstanding parking tickets.
- Drivers must pay their tickets and a $100 fee to unlock the device, plus authorize a refundable $300 credit card hold.
- Drivers have 24 hours to remove the barnacle before their vehicle may be towed.
DALLAS – Drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets in Dallas could soon find a large device attached to their windshield instead of walking out surprised that their vehicle has been towed.
Dallas windshield ‘barnacle’ program
What we know:
Starting on Aug. 24, the city of Dallas will behind using a self-release windshield immobilizer, known as barnacles, on certain vehicles with unpaid/uncontested parking citations.
The program applies to vehicles with three or more outstanding parking citations within the same calendar year. Drivers will also find a notice on their vehicle explaining why the immobilizer was installed.
Barnacle cost
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