Friday, November 9, 2018

DeKalb Citizen Abuse


AJC 11/2/18 page B3 article “DeKalb commissioners lean toward new booting regulations, not a ban”. Some on the commission are arguing to ban booting, but booting companies objected. Go figure. So they are going to debate “to boot of not to boot”.

The boot is a lock on your tire. Booting companies put them on your car or truck if you are parked “illegally”.

DeKalb Commissioners are considering letting Booting Companies to charge up to $75 to remove their boots on cars and up to $300 to remove them from tractor trailer trucks. Boots must be removed within 40 minutes after fines are paid. Signs announcing booting must be posted that fines are $200 for illegal parking. DeKalb is considering this because the Booting Companies want them to require booting.

No other counties allow booting, because it’s too abusive. Most illegally parked cars are broken down.

This as another version of having your car towed away. The fee is normally $15 per day, plus fines.

Abusing residents with excessive fees and fines, abusive processes, property seizure and extracting money is common.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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