Reading Parking Authority — Attraction in Reading

Oh-ho, let's talk about the Reading Parking Authority in Pennsylvania! Those guys are like the anti-Santa Claus – instead of spreading joy, they're spreading parking tickets faster than I can dodge bullets. Seriously, have you seen those parking enforcers? They've got laser vision for spotting an expired meter from a mile away. It's like they're playing a real-life game of "tag, you're it, now pay up."

And don't even get me started on the parking signs. It's like they were designed by a team of evil geniuses who want to trick you into a ticket. "Oh, you thought you could park here after 5 PM? Nope, that sign is actually written in invisible ink that only parking enforcers can read. Better luck next time, sucker!"

But hey, let's give credit where credit's due – at least they're keeping the city funds flowing, right? I mean, who needs affordable parking when you can just fund the entire city budget through parking fines? It's like a reverse Robin Hood situation, taking from the commuters and giving to... well, probably not the poor.

And let's not forget the joy of finding that sweet parking spot, only to realize that it's a honey trap set by the parking authority. You think you've hit the jackpot, but then you come back to find a ticket waiting for you like a surprise party from the Grinch. "Surprise, we're taking your hard-earned money! Happy Parking Violation Day, suckers!"

But hey, maybe it's all part of the master plan to keep Reading's streets squeaky clean. Who needs parking spaces when you can just ride a unicycle everywhere? Or better yet, just swing from building to building like a certain friendly neighborhood superhero. I hear he never has to worry about parking tickets.

So, in conclusion, kudos to the Reading Parking Authority for keeping the streets clear and the city coffers full. You may be the bane of every motorist's existence, but hey, someone's gotta do it, right? Keep doing your thing, Parking Authority, just try not to turn it into a supervillain origin story. Remember, with great parking enforcement comes great responsibility – or something like...

I received a letter from a collection agency about a ticket issued to me by Reading Parking Authority. 2 things here. I haven't even own a car in the last 3 years and the ticket is from 2 years ago. I NEVER drove in Reading PA or any town near it for at least 100 miles. So if I've never been there and don't own a vehicle how do I get a ticket and a collection agency. Which by default means that the Reading Parking Authority never sent me a copy of the original. Time to notify the TV investigative reporters. ------------- UPDATE 6-28-2023, Try a different alibi Reading Parking Authority. This is how simple it is: I do NOT BELIEVE a plate number was transposed because then the police would of issued an expired plate ticket. ;-) I have no clue who's car you are talking about (NOT MINE) so be my guest, boot it, tow it, whatever. There are reasons you have such a low rating and your mayor's office has such a low rating. Scammers, that's all they are in Reading PA. YOU NEVER SENT ANY PAPERWORK OF ANY KIND, only notice I got was 2 yrs after the fact from a collection agency. Like I said 3 years since I last owned a car. (that might actually be 4 years either way I haven't had a car on the road for years before your false claim. The last one sat for a couple years before I sold it for junk and they towed it away. HUNDREDS OF MILES AWAY FROM READING, to which again I've never ever driven in or around READING PA. Show me pictures, show me security footage. Show me an original ticket or citation. You can't because it doesn't exist. You pulled the wrong name out of a file somewhere and now it will come...

I parked my car in South Penn parking garage on November 7th in order to take my wife and see a show at the Santander Arena. I had never parked in Reading before so I did my homework and signed up on the ParkMobile app before arriving. We parked the car and I logged into the app. It automatically listed Zone 93356 and a fee of $3.70 for 3 hours and 15 minutes. I approved the payment. Went to see the show and while inside the time was running low so I tried to extend my time. But there was not sufficient service inside to do so! Then on January 5th I received a violation notice for $45.00 that was dated January 2nd. So I logged on the web site to see what I could learn. I saw that I could lodge a dispute, which I did. After hearing nothing for some time I contacted the authority on February 15 and was told that I needed to show up at a hearing n May! (To make the trip from the Manheim area and loose work hours I thought this a bit counterproductive.) So, I mailed the $45.00 penalty fee. Then 2 days later I get a notice emailed listing my hearing date plus an additional late fine of $22.50. Another 2 days and I get an email stating the same thing. I know what I think of the City of Reading and their Parking Authority. But I'll let you make your own decision!

Update: Today (March 3) I received another notice via USPS of the hearing scheduled for May 21. I again logged on to the authorities' web site to pay the charges and find that the fee has now increased to...