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ThoolooExpress OP t1_j7gcl19 wrote

Reply to comment by wefarrell in Tired of parking placard abuse? The DOT is holding a public hearing on some new rules that target parking placard abuse in loading zones on the 7th, and there aren't nearly enough comments. You can comment on the site, via email, or attend the hearing. by ThoolooExpress

You make a good point, but I just want to point out that enforcement issues don't make pushing for better regulations futile.

Having a regulation, even if it isn't enforced, makes it a lot easier to push for change. When demanding action from elected representatives you have to give them something that is specific and actionable, and sometimes you have to go one step at a time.

"Fix placard abuse" is a very vague ask." Devote more resources into enforcing this specific regulation" is a very specific ask. Getting these rule changes on the books is a step in the right direction.

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HashtagDadWatts t1_j7hh6ik wrote

Thank you for saying this. There is a particular brand of internet apathy that insinuates that anything other than a silver bullet isn't worth pursuing, when in fact positive change is most often a long and incremental process.

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wefarrell t1_j7gfft1 wrote

It's a step for sure. How big of a step remains to be seen.

I can't help but think that a lot of measures like this and the bounty program for cars parked in bike lanes are a band aid on the much larger issue of the NYPD having contempt for the population they are supposed to serve. The cynic in me thinks that they will just flat out ignore this rule and if our elected officials do figure out a way to bring them to heel then cops will figure out another way to lash out.

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