More about Illegal parking

For those who haven't been warned by people who can read the Japanese newspapers, a new crackdown on illegal parking started yesterday, 1st June, and Niigata is one of the prefectures included. (Japan Times has caught up today and written a report)

Basically, a private company now patrols Japan's streets. If they see car illegally parked, the car is reported and photographed IMMEDIATELY. The driver is informed using a sticker applied to the car.

Looks like those driving in Japan need to be more vigilant when parking, unless you like giving a man and a half away.