Drivers and traffic agents now have a whole new reason to square off on city streets.
Cars parked at Muni-Meters and along streets with alternate-side rules will be allowed to stay an extra five minutes beyond their allotted time — after the City Council overruled Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of the grace period yesterday.
Hizzoner slammed the move, saying it would lead to “nothing but chaos” as drivers and traffic-enforcement officers argue over who has the accurate time.
But City Council Speaker Christine Quinn defended the override, calling it appropriate especially in light of the weak economy.
“It is something that is actually very implementable and will not create chaos,” she said. “And it just gives people a little bit of a break in tough times.”
In another veto override, the council relaxed parking rules for clergy members.
(Source: NY Post)
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Can we have a 5 minute grace period to the 5 minute grace period?
“Hizzoner slammed the move, saying it would lead to “nothing but chaos” as drivers and traffic-enforcement officers argue over who has the accurate time.”
I fail to see the logic of the Mayor’s argument. How is this different from no grace period? You could still have an argument over who has the right time.
The real issue is OVERENCFORCEMENT. We are being HOUNDED AND PLUNDERED for minor infractions.
The mayor has attacked our community with a barbarian horde of Ticket-crazed illiterates.
Amen # 2 Amen