Less than 1% of Detroiters enrolled in parking fine reduction program over registration issues

A program designed to help cut parking fines for Detroiters in half will certainly help some people, but for others, participating in it means spending a lot more for car insurance. The City of Detroit's Parking Fine Reduction Program has been spearheaded by Council President Mary Sheffield but still, not many people even know about it. "I think we have to do better at advertising the program. During the budget season, I did raise this issue and we can maybe allocate some additional funds to advertise to market the program so that people are aware," Sheffield told 7 Action News. Sheffield said she also recognizes that some Detroiters won't be able to participate in the program because of the requirement that the vehicle be registered in the city.