Paying up
What's worse than getting a ticket?
Getting a ticket that comes with a new fine that's heavier than the old one.
For motorists, the start of the new year means getting busted for a parking violation in Redlands will be more expensive than during the innocent days of 2007. Here's how some fines have changed:
-The penalty for parking a commercial vehicle in a residential district has jumped from $25 to $260.
-Former UCLA football players take note, illegally parking in a handicapped space will now result in a $375 fine. The previous fine was set at $255.
-The price for getting caught storing goods on he street has climbed from $25 to $70. That penalty applies to people who improperly use trailers or recreational vehicles on public streets.
-Failing to have proper license plates (including the front license plate) or proper vehicle registration tags will cost someone $135 instead of the old fee of $50.
The city now contracts with Tustin-based Turbo Data Systems to process parking ticket payments. People who get stuck with a fine can pay online by logging on to www.pticket.com.