STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD has deployed a new tactic in combatting illegally parked semi-trucks and other vehicles with excessive, unpaid fines. A photo of “The Barnacle” — which attaches to the ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The NYPD has rolled out a new parking enforcement tool that locks onto a vehicle’s windshield. The windshield boot, also known as the “barnacle device,” can immobilize vehicles that ...

We've all seen them … illegally-parked cars that have had wheel boots placed on them, which won't be removed until the fine is paid. Those boots are heavy and cumbersome to carry, however, plus the ...

The NYPD debuted a new weapon in its war against parking violators late Thursday, flashing a "windshield boot" for the first time. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Also called ...

Instead of the traditional "boot," which locks down a driver's tire, the new "boot" is a giant suction cup called The Barnacle that blocks the windshield.