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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://wtop.com/dc/2019/05/power-to-the-people-dc-residents-could-soon-issue-tickets/

I think this is great and hilarious.  People around here behave so poorly with their cars, and MPD doesn’t really do any traffic enforcement.  What’s the downside?[/quote]

The downside is issuing excessive parking tickets to neighbors' friends or family members that you don't like. [/quote]

Only to people who are parking illegally. So maybe stop parking illegally?[/quote]

This is really a dumb idea.  Creates disputes between neighbors and random people that can escalate to something bad.  What about the driver who stops for 3 minutes to buy something at the store and who parks illegally for those 3 minutes.  A busy body who has nothing else to do decides to ticket that person. 
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Parks illegally by not paying the meter?  I don't care.
Parks illegally blocking a crosswalk?  You're putting wheelchair users at risk and deserve to have your car impounded and crushed.
Parks illegally in a bike lane?  You're putting people on bikes and scooters at risk, so deal with a ticket.

I think that people who primarily drive don't understand how negative their impact is on everyone else.[/quote]

If you can't find a parking spot outside the store then drive down the street and find another spot.  Or walk there.  Ir take the bus.  Or bike there.  You are not entitled to enough public space to store your private property wherever and whenever you want.  Cars take up enormous amounts of space for parking and driving, if it is not enough please go to the suburbs or find a different mode of transportation.  [/quote]

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