Cars being Towed in Downtown Detroit

**Detroitdave** · March-17-12, 01:13 PM

In typical Detroit fashion on a beautiful "holiday" weekend they are out ticking and towing cars behind the YMCA on broadway :-[[ welcome to Detroit !

**Detroitdave** · March-17-12, 01:15 PM

Edit To my post they are towing on farmer right behind the ymca

**gnome** · March-17-12, 01:46 PM

Hey Dave, the scenario you describe is why eggs, wrist rockets and balconies were invented.

**eno** · March-17-12, 02:01 PM

It's spring season for opening day in April.

**ThisIsForTheHeart** · March-17-12, 04:11 PM

No one is saying if the cars are legally or illegally parked. If parked legal, then wtf? If parked illegal, owners responseable for being dumb.

**softailrider** · March-17-12, 05:21 PM

With all the problems the city has, why on earth don't they lighten up on the parking downtown? I'm not saying to stop writing tickets, but, the metermaids driving around terrorizing people with tickets and towing is stupid. You want people downtown, dining, shopping, going to events, ect, why make parking such a huge issue? Just lighten up, like they do in other cities.

**canuck** · March-17-12, 05:45 PM

Parking Wars [[Detroit and Philly editions) are right up there with Hoarders as a choice offer on TV.

**Wheels** · March-17-12, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by canuck

Parking Wars [[Detroit and Philly editions) are right up there with Hoarders as a choice offer on TV.

Throw in Hard Core Pawn and you have the Trifecta.

**canuck** · March-17-12, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Wheels

Throw in Hard Core Pawn and you have the Trifecta.

Yes, add three bottles of Sleeman's beer [[red) and a bag of Doritos and you're all set.

**GOAT** · March-17-12, 07:40 PM

You people piss and moan about the state of Detroit [[and rightfully so). So when Detroit finally acts like a real city instead of some semi-anarchist, third world thunderdome, you get all uppity.

What do you want? A real functioning city that does what other cities do or one that is the state it currently sits?

...just another reason why Detroit hasn't moved forward inover 40 years...even the residents don't know what a real city is to live in anymore.

**astongraham** · March-18-12, 09:04 AM

thanks Goat, you put it perfectly

Originally Posted by GOAT

You people piss and moan about the state of Detroit [[and rightfully so). So when Detroit finally acts like a real city instead of some semi-anarchist, third world thunderdome, you get all uppity.

What do you want? A real functioning city that does what other cities do or one that is the state it currently sits?

...just another reason why Detroit hasn't moved forward inover 40 years...even the residents don't know what a real city is to live in anymore.

**pseudo** · March-21-12, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by GOAT

You people piss and moan about the state of Detroit [[and rightfully so). So when Detroit finally acts like a real city instead of some semi-anarchist, third world thunderdome, you get all uppity.

What do you want? A real functioning city that does what other cities do or one that is the state it currently sits?

...just another reason why Detroit hasn't moved forward inover 40 years...even the residents don't know what a real city is to live in anymore.

Couldn't agree more. Feed the meter. Pay your tickets.

**Zacha341** · March-21-12, 09:42 PM

Yep... and the state is lighting an additional fire under the butts of those who don't pay! No license renewal for YOU! LOL!

Originally Posted by pseudo

Couldn't agree more. Feed the meter. Pay your tickets.

**Scottathew** · April-30-17, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by GOAT

You people piss and moan about the state of Detroit [[and rightfully so). So when Detroit finally acts like a real city instead of some semi-anarchist, third world thunderdome, you get all uppity.

What do you want? A real functioning city that does what other cities do or one that is the state it currently sits?

...just another reason why Detroit hasn't moved forward inover 40 years...even the residents don't know what a real city is to live in anymore.

I'm with GOAT. I want a functioning Detroit that enforces its laws and ordinances.

**adamjab19** · March-17-12, 09:12 PM

Good point GOAT. Why is this even being posted? There are plenty of signs in most places about how, where, when, and who to pay for parking.

**downtownguy** · March-18-12, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by adamjab19

Good point GOAT. Why is this even being posted? There are plenty of signs in most places about how, where, when, and who to pay for parking.

Some places, not all. Since they've put in the new meters, many of the old signs are gone. If you want to know what the restrictions are, you have to get out of your car, find the single meter on the block that accepts your money, and read the fine print of what hours are enforced and the length of time you can park there. The days of finding a good two-hour meter by driving around the block and reading the signs are gone.

**Zacha341** · March-18-12, 07:21 AM

I think what has some people mad is the new ramping up of the towing. We're not talking about just towing of those in NON-PARKING areas, but if you are at a meter and it expires, instead of just the ticket, they run your plate and if they get a hit that you owe an outstanding ticket, on goes the boot, then the tow truck. Procrastination of paying parking tickets, gets your car towed.

One of my cousins owe an old parking ticket and got an official notice on beige paper signed off by City of Detroit 'Legal Councel'.... pay the ticket or license to be suspended and car booted.

Most people respond and pay, but those who do not...? Well there's gonna be a large inventory of confiscated cars in the Detroit car impound lots of those who just throw in the towel and forfeit it all and do not pay the fees and the original towing ticket price.

Occurrence · March-19-12, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

One of my cousins owe an old parking ticket and got an official notice on beige paper signed off by City of Detroit 'Legal Councel'.... pay the ticket or license to be suspended and car booted.

Most people respond and pay, but those who do not...? Well there's gonna be a large inventory of confiscated cars in the Detroit car impound lots of those who just throw in the towel and forfeit it all and do not pay the fees and the original towing ticket price.

I got one of those mailed to me last week and I didn't even know I had a ticket issued to me. How am I suppose to pay a ticket if I never received one?

When I called and said that, they said it's not their problem. I told them if I really do have a ticket that I didn't know about, I will pay the ticket right now, but I'm not paying the $50 in late fees. They said "you can't do that". So I told them to go F themselves, and I tossed their legal department statement in the trash.

**Detroitdave** · March-18-12, 08:04 AM

HI Goat and adamjab19 I'm not really moaning, just something that bugged me . The reason I am posting this is the city of Detroit is not consistent with it's parking rules[[they are getting better). And it's not fair to the people who visit the city who are not aware when they see other cars park at the spots on the street and think it's ok . I know they should read more carefully, it does say no "standing"
For the longest time there were no signs, then they put in the no standing signs, but didn't enforce, until there is a big event or big weekend .[[revenue generator )
If the city really didn't want people parking on farmer, they would put no parking anytime , or no parking towing . The Ymca was busy with people coming into town for a movie screening and a kids baseball camp, plus all the folks coming into town for St.Patricks day. imagine coming out and your cars gone ?
I can see a ticket but towing ? really ? come on . It doesn't effect me , I know the drill however , I think it sends a mixed/bad message.
I've lived in several city,[[LA)[[SF),[[Rome,It)ect with very restrictive parking.
My lesson with Detroit parking enforcement was on Russell st bridge near eastern market .
I was running into Germack to pick up something on a Tuesday morning .
I was only in for no more than two mins because I was in a hurry, so I just parked on the bridge. I come out and parking enforcement was behind my car so I ran over to my car and told her I'm about to leave . she says I've already started writing the ticket . I asked her why? she says "there is no parking on a freeway bridge" I say "are you serious ? people park here ever Saturday all day !" she says " yes but this is the weekday" wtf ! AND there are no signs on the bridge. I just smile and told her to have a nice day .
Now I understand that you arent' allow to park on a freeway bridge I get it , but if they were so gun ho about it why not enforce it on Saturday, we all know the answer, MONEY with folks coming down on the weekends LOL
long story short I paid it and early so they only got 10 bucks :-)
Ok I'll get off my soap box lol :-)
have a great day ! :-)

**astongraham** · March-18-12, 09:03 AM

I have to say that I don't understand your point. If you are parked illegally then you should expect to be ticketed and towed. How is this original to Detroit? Newsflash from someone who leaves the state regularly, they do it everywhere. Have a nice day.

Originally Posted by Detroitdave

In typical Detroit fashion on a beautiful "holiday" weekend they are out ticking and towing cars behind the YMCA on broadway :-[[ welcome to Detroit !

**softailrider** · March-18-12, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by astongraham

I have to say that I don't understand your point. If you are parked illegally then you should expect to be ticketed and towed. How is this original to Detroit? Newsflash from someone who leaves the state regularly, they do it everywhere. Have a nice day.

Newsflash! Other cities aren't Detroit, most other cities have downtown areas where people actually want to go.

Newsflash! It's being said that Detroit wants to get more people downtown to shop, dine, socialize, ect. The heavy-handed parking situation with metermaids chasing people around happens to be a big detraction to all that, how about trying something like a couple of free hours in city owned lots like other cities do - since you leave this state regularly, you've probably noticed that. You have a nice day too.

**wolverine** · March-18-12, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

Newsflash! Other cities aren't Detroit, most other cities have downtown areas where people actually want to go.

Newsflash! It's being said that Detroit wants to get more people downtown to shop, dine, socialize, ect. The heavy-handed parking situation with metermaids chasing people around happens to be a big detraction to all that, how about trying something like a couple of free hours in city owned lots like other cities do - since you leave this state regularly, you've probably noticed that. You have a nice day too.

No...no...no.

Those other places "where people actually want to go" have higher meter rates.

Enforcement of the rules is the same. No exceptions. Metered parking in Detroit is dirt cheap, so it's not an issue.

**Detroitej72** · March-23-12, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

The heavy-handed parking situation with metermaids chasing people around happens to be a big detraction to all that.

They have a pretty heavy-handed parking enforcement in Royal Oak too, and that doesn't seem to keep people away.

**softailrider** · March-23-12, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Detroitej72

They have a pretty heavy-handed parking enforcement in Royal Oak too, and that doesn't seem to keep people away.

You've got to be joking, they're enforcement is no where near as stringent as Detroit's is.

**Detroitdave** · March-23-12, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by astongraham

I have to say that I don't understand your point. If you are parked illegally then you should expect to be ticketed and towed. How is this original to Detroit? Newsflash from someone who leaves the state regularly, they do it everywhere. Have a nice day.

OK I'll give you that , but when I travel and have lived in other cities it clearly
say no parking/standing tow a way, so there is no guessing . A ticket yes towing ? come on , now they have to figure out [[A) wheres my car ,[[B) then I have to pay for towing ? expensive lesson learned .
If this is happening now just wait until opening day ! they are going to have a field day ! And the thought behind that is " well that's what they get ,they should had read the sign ,it says no standing . where did it say towing ?

We all know most of those folks coming down are from the burbs and not city savy . I guess I want to be a good ambassador for Detroit and want visitors to have as pleasant as a visit as possible , it's challenging enough getting folks to visit the city , without cars being broken into [[park ave), and that whole shady parking / towing situation.

To end my"rant", well not really a rant LOL ;-) I guess my point is make it Clear to visitors that if you park on here [[farmer) or wherever , you will be towed plan and simple .
Ok I'm done ! :-) ... or am I ??? yeah I'm done :-)
have a great one folks !