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Reforming L.A.'s Parking Tickets

Have you ever parked your car in Los Angeles only to return to a hefty fine placed on your windshield? You might have unwillingly parked a vehicle in a restricted zone, or failed to notice a street sweeping sign. But what really goes on behind the scenes? Who's responsible for issuing tickets, and what can people do to contest the fines? Jennifer Sabih speaks to city officials, parking enforcement, and parking reform organizations to find out whether the city needs to reform and address its parking policies.

Featuring Interviews With:

  • Jay Beeber, parkinglosangeles.org
  • Steven Vincent, parkinglosangeles.org
  • Myra Jones, ticketed driver
  • Officer Enrique Delacruz, L.A. Parking Enforcement
  • Paul Krekorian, councilmember, Chair, Budget, and Finance Committee
  • Linden Killam, ticketed driver
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