Medina police to enforce parking digitally

  • 2019-06-23
Chalk marks on tires will soon be a thing of the past in Medina, where police will start using technology to enforce parking laws.

The change is due to a ruling earlier this year by the Sixth District Court of Appeals, which found that using chalk to mark tires is in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The city council approved the purchase of a digital system to replace the practice of chalking tires.

The new devices will allow parking enforcement officers to photograph the vehicles to see if they have moved. Police will also be able to use the new system to Print parking citations and set timers. In situations like this, poster printing can provide warning Signs for drivers.

There were 1,703 parking tickets issued in 2018, bearing a $10 fine, which means the city raised $17,030 in revenue. In its initial year, the technology will cost $8,513, plus $4,044 each subsequent year. The pay for the parking enforcement officer, when added, means the program will run at a deficit of $14,455 in the first year.

Medina's mayor, Dennis Hanwell, said an initial expense is usual when any change is made. He added that enforcement is necessary, since the Public Square parking spots should be kept open for people patronizing local businesses, and are not meant to be used for people who want to park all day. There is no word yet on when the system will be put in place.
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