Parking Nightmare: The Battle Against Unjust Fines and Towing in Residential Areas

A couple in San Francisco, California, won their battle against city officials who fined them $1,542 for parking on their own driveway, which they had used for almost 40 years. The fine was issued after an anonymous complaint was lodged with the planning department, stating that vehicles must be parked under cover or in a garage for aesthetic reasons. Initially, the couple gave up and agreed not to park there anymore, but later evidence showed that the parking spot had been used since the 1950s. As a result, the department reversed its decision, allowing the couple to continue parking in their driveway without making any changes.