The Brief
- Milwaukee drivers are at risk of getting their cars towed and impounded.
- The latest phase of an unpaid parking ticket crackdown took effect on Jan. 1.
- One Milwaukee alderman calls the new ordinance enforcement “tough love.”
MILWAUKEE – Thousands of Milwaukee drivers are at risk of getting their cars towed and impounded after the latest phase of an unpaid parking ticket crackdown took effect on New Year’s Day.
Parking ticket ordinance
The backstory:
In late October, city leaders announced more than 28,000 habitual parking violators would be sent a letter to notify them of changes coming with the new ordinance.
The ordinance allows the city to tow vehicles that have five or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 60 days old. Owners had two months to pay or get on a payment plan to take care of citations.
Towing operations begin
What they’re saying:…