Judge rules in favor of class-action lawsuit alleging illegal parking fine late fees
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A San Diego judge ordered the city to pay $16.5 million to drivers for illegally charging late fees on parking tickets.Summary
A Superior Court judge ruled that the City of San Diego violated California law by charging late fees on parking tickets without providing the required 14-day notice period. The court ordered the city to pay $16.5 million to drivers affected by this policy. The lawsuit centered on a provision in the California Vehicle Code that requires cities to wait 14 days after mailing a delinquency notice before applying late fees. The city had previously changed its policy in April 2025, and the ruling applies to tickets issued before February 25, 2022. The city has stated it will review the decision and has the right to appeal.
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