"The report, conducted by Brooklyn City Council Member Lincoln Restler, analyzed thousands of parking instances over a month from May 26 to June 20, exposing widespread disregard for existing parking regulations. The study surveyed 60 blocks to determine the frequency and extent of illegal parking. The study found that on an average weekday, there are 457 illegally parked vehicles. It also found that a majority of them had had either official government placards or fake placards."
"Over the course of the study, just 3% of illegally parked cars were ticketed, which Restler said is a woefully small number that highlights the city's failure to tackle placard abuse and hold drivers accountable for illegal parking. Illegal parking has taken over every block of Downtown Brooklyn, Restler said. Our study confirmed what neighbors experience every day. Hundreds of illegally parked cars are blocking sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and loading zones."
From May 26 to June 20, thousands of parking instances occurred across 60 Downtown Brooklyn blocks, revealing pervasive illegal parking. An average weekday sees 457 illegally parked vehicles, and a majority display either official government placards or fake placards. Only 3% of illegally parked cars received tickets during that period, indicating weak enforcement against placard abuse. Illegally parked vehicles frequently block sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, loading zones, hydrants, driveways, and bus stops. Parking in those locations creates safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Many offenders are government workers and contractors, raising accountability concerns. Inclusion of micromobility devices was unclear.
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