Its going to be horrible Homeless residents fear SJ plan to cite vehicles with expired tags

San Jose will implement a crackdown on vehicles with expired registration starting August 17, which could displace many homeless residents. Approximately 36% of the city's 2,000 lived-in vehicles have tags that are expired, raising concerns about the potential consequences for those living in their cars. Six parking enforcement officers will ticket or tow vehicles with tags over six months expired, a move prompted by a surge in resident complaints. The city plans to allocate more than $1 million this fiscal year for enforcement efforts, with anticipated citation revenues of $55,000. Officials emphasized that they will first assist individuals inside vehicles before towing, highlighting a lack of coordination with housing services.

The enforcement aligns with the city’s broader initiative to regulate lived-in vehicles, which includes a pilot program targeting specific zones. Colin Heyne from the transportation department noted that registration fees contribute to safety improvements on city streets. This policy aims to balance compliance with community concerns while addressing the city's growing vehicle registration issues.