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NYPD debuts new ‘windshield boot' for parking scofflaws. Good luck getting this off

Discussion in 'Other News' started by Puppage, Apr 5, 2024.

  1. Apr 5, 2024 #1
    Puppage

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    The NYPD debuted a new weapon in its war against parking violators late Thursday, flashing a "windshield boot" for the first time.

    Also called a "Barnacle Device," the boot is used to immobilize vehicles violating parking regulations. In some cases, people have been able to outmaneuver boots on their wheels. This aims to stop that, police say.

    "This allows us to hold those accountable, reduce parking congestion & address cars that are a nuisance & hazard to the community," the NYPD's chief of transportation said in a post on X.

    It wasn't immediately clear if the new boots were designed to supplement the current supply or replace it at some point. It also wasn't known how many were already in use Friday.

    NYC parking: NYPD debuts new windshield boot – NBC New York
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2024 #2
    W923

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    Funny that it’s on a (probably ragged out by the looks of the mirrors) Volvo
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2024 #3
    W923

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    So I assume it’s some kind of suction cup…easily defeated with a cordless drill
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2024 #4
    FLHT

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    They build a better mouse trap and along comes a smarter mouse.
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2024 #5
    Lennythedriver

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    if you can be put it on, it can be taken off. I guarantee you within 30 days someone will figure this out and it will be all over the Internet.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2024 #6
    broke down plumber

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    Here you can keep this old windshield i needed a new one .
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2024 #7
    AModelCat

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    That was my first thought as well.
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2024 #8
    Grumppy

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    Typical news reporter. All that & never told anything about it. It could be a piece of cardboard for all we know from that story.

    We coulda got more info out of a kindergarten class.

    OH.... MY.... JESUS!!
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2024 #9
    Long FLD

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    The Internet says to run the defroster in max for a while and then slide something thin under the edge of the suction cup.
     
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