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Chalking Tires For Parking Enforcement Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules Chalking Tires For Parking Enforcement Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules
Chalking Tires For Parking Enforcement Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules Parking enforcement officers using chalk to mark tires may be acting unconstitutionally, a federal court ruled. Chalking tires to enforce time limits on parking has been a tried and true practice for scofflaws around the country for decades. This week, a federal appeals court ruled that “chalking” is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from “unreasonable searches and seizures.” The case was introduced by Michigan resident Alison Taylor, who was described by the court as a “frequent recipient of parking tickets.” She reportedly received 15 tickets before taking actio…

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