MOTORISTS will need to keep a closer eye on parking meters and posted signage in the midst of a major crackdown.
If targeted as part of efforts to erase a more than $200million budget deficit, drivers risk a maximum fine of $75 and having their vehicles towed.
Further fueling the crackdown’s efforts to cut into the $222million deficit New Orleans faces is a recent change to parade parking rules ahead of Mardi Gras festivities.
As a result of the sudden and unexpected change, which forces drivers to vacate parade route formation areas four hours before it starts rather than two, the Louisiana city towed 207 vehicles and booted another 106, leaving local drivers fuming…