NYPD Unveils New Windshield Boot to Crack Down on Parking Violators

NEW YORK — The NYPD debuted a new weapon in its war on parking violators Thursday night, showing off a “windshield boot” for the first time.

Also called the “Barnacle Device”, the trunk is used to immobilize vehicles that violate parking regulations. In some cases, people have been able to outrun boots on their wheels. This is aimed at stopping that, police say.

“This allows us to hold those accountable, reduce parking congestion, and address cars that are a nuisance and danger to the community,” the NYPD’s transportation chief said in a post on X.

It was not immediately clear whether the new boots were designed to supplement the current supply or replace it at some point. It was also not known how many were already in use on Friday.

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Tonight was the NYPD’s 1st deployment of a windshield boot aka the “Barnacle Device.” It’s used to immobilize vehicles violating parking regulations.
This allows us to hold those accountable, reduce parking congestion & address cars that are a nuisance & hazard to the community. pic.twitter.com/XMkBltOvm9

— Chief of Transportation (@NYPDTransport) April 5, 2024

2024-04-06 02:49:38
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