PARIS — Police will increase enforcement of parking violations after revamping the town’s parking tickets.
Police intend to roll out the new paper tickets in the next few weeks. The move comes partially in response to a handful of complaints from business owners that people aren’t obeying the time restrictions on parking spots, Paris police Chief Michael Madden said Wednesday.
Though on the books, enforcement of parking violations has proven difficult in part because the previous ticket contained confusing instructions and did not clearly set a date for when, or with whom, fees had to be paid.
“It was very confusing; you had to go to the Police Department and then the Town Office to pay. The new tickets will be much more user-friendly,” Madden said.
As before, tickets will be placed on the windshield of vehicles, and fees ranging from $10 to $50, depending on the severity of the violation, can be paid at the Town Office. Police are also hoping fees can eventually be paid online.
If left unpaid after 10 days, a warning notification will be mailed. If still unpaid after 15 days, the matter will be referred to the courts.
Fees range from $10 for minor parking infractions to $50 for illegally parking in a handicap space. An explanation of the fees will be listed on the ticket.
Madden said police will keep close tabs on the downtown parking situation, though they haven’t had the volume of complaints where they need to monitor one location in particular.
“Now, at least we have a recourse against violations,” he said.
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