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San Diego RV parking crackdown leaves homeless residents with mounting fines

02.11.2025 13:00 1 min 1 source РУС
San Diego Union-Tribune ENG
San Diego RV parking crackdown leaves homeless residents with mounting fines
Original source: San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego's enforcement of an overnight parking ban for oversized vehicles has resulted in hundreds of tickets for homeless residents living in RVs. The city resumed the crackdown in July after opening a safe parking lot, but few use it due to costs and access issues. Homeless advocates argue the enforcement violates a 2024 court settlement requiring the city to provide a viable alternative. Fines for violations increased by 54% to $173 in August.

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