Thursday, May 01, 2008

Mount Vernon ticketing and towing begins today

Beginning today, police will ticket vehicles parked in violation of Community Parking District regulations recently established in the Mount Vernon Magisterial District. A “tow tag,” a warning ticket and an informational flier will be attached to the vehicle. The owner will have 48 hours to move the vehicle. If the vehicle remains in the CPD after the initial 48-hour period, a parking ticket will be issued with an additional 48 hours to move the vehicle. If the vehicle is not removed from the CPD after the second 48 hours, it will be towed.

A map of the CPD and more information is available from http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/large_cpd.htm.

To report a vehicle in violation of the CPD regulations, call the police department’s non-emergency number, 703 691-2131, or the Mount Vernon District Office, 703 780-7518.

In all cases, restrictions apply to public streets in residential areas within any CPD and there are provisions for limited exclusions.

Vehicles not allowed on public streets in residential areas in the Mount Vernon CPD are:

Boat trailer; watercraft; motor home; camping trailer; trailer or semi-trailer, even if attached to a vehicle; vehicle with three or more axles; vehicle with a gross vehicle weighted rating of 12,000 pounds or more; vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers, except school buses.

There is an exemption for vehicles temporarily parked (for up to 48 hours) for the purpose of loading, unloading or preparing for a trip.