Three tickets for the same offense in Hoboken, NJ

Take a look at this most ridiculous situation again involving the almost criminal Hoboken Parking Utility (HPU).

Hoboken resident Ray spotted these tickets on a car (which was parked near an ambiguously marked curb) to find not one, not two but THREE tickets for improper parking too close to the cross walk.

To make matters worse – these three tickets were issued all within ONE SINGLE HOUR, by THREE different parking enforcement officers. Did the next two PEO’s not see the previous tickets? I don’t think by law, they’re allowed to do this more than once per 24 hours.

More trouble and inconveniences for Hoboken residents and visitors.

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Hoboken Parking Utility continually acts hypocritical

Sick how many times a Hoboken Parking Utility money van is spotted parked illegally for the exact same thing they rob residents and visitors for. Below are a few recent examples of what happens multiple times daily in the mile square city.

One Hoboken411 reader likened this situation to “a preacher who teaches the good ways of Lord Jesus, only to molest children when no one is looking.” What ever happened to leading by example?

This department – rather than emitting pollution, adding to the traffic flow, and creating dangerous conditions – should get out on foot and “be green” about stealing money from the local economy.

But then again, I’m sure it would put a dent in Mayor Zimmer’s projected pay raises for herself and her staff.

How anyone tolerates the hypocrisy in this city is beyond me. Unless you’re the type easily indoctrinated, of course.

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Hoboken drivers resorting to phony parking “permits?”

Spotted this unusual situation uptown the other day – some odd looking parking permit in the windshield of this black Mercedes.

It reads: “Temporary Approved Parking – For Residents Only. If you don’t have this sign in your window you are illegally parked and your car will be towed at your own expense.”

It has no indication of any “jurisdiction” and I highly doubt it holds any weight here in Hoboken. But who would go through this trouble?

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Is Hoboken unlawfully charging drivers who pay via credit cards?

Hoboken411 has received countless emails from residents and visitors alike – who are using the new robotic muni-meters placed throughout the city.

The big “hurrah” with these new meters was, according to the city, that you “don’t have to fumble for quarters anymore,” since the new pick-pockets meters are modern and accept credit or debit cards.

The general problem which the city failed to mention – is that if you want to just park for 15 minutes to pick up your dry cleaning or groceries, and have no quarters – you will not pay 25 cents if you pay by credit card.

The city charges you the FULL $2.00 when paying with plastic.

Is a class-action lawsuit against HPU on the horizon in Hoboken?

I’d recommend anyone who pays via credit card and gets charged the full amount DISPUTE THAT CHARGE with your credit card company. Because the fact that there is no disclosure on the meter itself – and the machine charges you at the end (you have no way of backing out).

That is deceptive and fraudulent.

In fact – God knows how many people have been charged this full amount in total since the meters were rolled out – it could be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars already – and might be worthy for a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

Any hungry lawyers out there?

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City of Hoboken “stepping up” robbing dog owners now!

The folks at City Hall are so strapped for cash – that now, in a letter posted at various dog runs in Hoboken, they’re “stepping up” enforcement of the dog ordinances in the town.

Stepping up? As if our town is over-run with packs of wild Pit Bulls who are biting everyone and crapping everywhere. Not.

This, along with the other “nit picking” the city is doing (parking, jaywalking, etc.) – Several business owners and residents I talked to today said “The Mayor is effectively KILLING this city.”

Citizen Action: Document EVERY violation the city makes

With the exception of Police, Fire and EMS – you as a resident of this fine town should photograph and document EVERY SINGLE VIOLATION the city makes. That includes every employee – and especially those at the top making these ludicrous decisions.

I’ve already lined up several people to help document the violations that happens near city hall (even by our Mayor and Transportation Czar) – and others that will help document the “holier than thou” attitude those connected to City Hall have.

Just like Jen Cunningham – who because her husband Peter Cunningham is on the council – feels she can park wherever she wants each and every day. I have so many photos of her illegally parked, it’s out of control.

Send your CITIZEN COMPLAINTS to hoboken411@gmail.com. Be sure to include time, date, location and the person in question. Photos are required.

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Hoboken Parking Utility blocks hydrant – doesn’t care

The city (desperate for money) continues to deplete residents and visitors of cash that would otherwise be pumped into the local economy. And just like yesterday’s blatant theft by improper summonses – Hoboken411 reader David spotted the Hoboken Parking Utility even causing hazardous conditions while they boot more cars:

“Last week I took this picture of our “fair & moral” Parking Authority parked in front of a fire hydrant for 15-minutes (I timed them) on 5th & Willow, while they booted two cars (both of which seemed to fall victim to the awful 4-hour parking rule because they appeared fine otherwise).

I mentioned to the women that perhaps that’s not the best spot to park to which the one woman replied, “we can park wherever we want sir.” I didn’t even bring up the fact that this is on the corner of the busiest park in town and that they are impairing the vision of oncoming traffic – especially with Willow having the right-of-way without a stop sign at the intersection.”

Wonder if another Fox 5 News sting operation in the works?

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