You could report illegal parking in NYC -- and get paid to do it, under new bill

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Anyone in New York City would be able to report illegally parked cars under a new bill recently introduced to the city council.

Whistleblowers would also receive part of the fine paid by violators.
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Under the bill, which was introduced by Councilman Stephen Levin and Council Speaker Corey Johnson, fines for illegal parking would be increased from $115 to $175.

Additionally, the person who reports an infraction would get 25% of the money, or about $45.

Also noteworthy, cars with city-issued placards would not be exempt.

The hope is the proposed change would increase safety around bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
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If the bill is passed into law, an online portal would be created through which anyone could file a complaint.



The site would be overseen by the Department of Transportation which would have to write specific rules about what evidence will be required when someone submits a report.

You can read more about the bill here.

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