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Malibu volunteers to begin issuing parking tickets Thursday: Vote in our poll
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Jul 18, 2013
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Malibu volunteers to begin issuing parking tickets Thursday: Vote in our poll
The city says the program could save them tens of thousands of dollars, save their sheriffs valuable time and resources, and enforce new parking restrictions.
Daniel Villefort shows off his VOP uniform, which features the LA County Sheriffs Department and City of Malibu emblems, along with his name.
Daniel Villefort shows off his VOP uniform, which features the LA County Sheriffs Department and City of Malibu emblems, along with his name.
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Daniel and Denise Villefort are the de facto leaders of the Volunteers on Patrol, assisting the sheriffs department and acting as general ambassadors for the city of Malibu.
Daniel and Denise Villefort are the de facto leaders of the Volunteers on Patrol, assisting the sheriffs department and acting as general ambassadors for the city of Malibu.
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A Malibu city parking warning. On Thursday, the Volunteers on Patrol will begin issuing real tickets.
A Malibu city parking warning. On Thursday, the Volunteers on Patrol will begin issuing real tickets.
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A well-chalked tire. If the chalk remains in the same position after 3 hours, the car would get a ticket.
A well-chalked tire. If the chalk remains in the same position after 3 hours, the car would get a ticket.
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The city says the program could save them tens of thousands of dollars, save their sheriffs valuable time and resources, and enforce new parking restrictions.

If you've ever tried parking along Malibu's beaches on a sunny weekend, you know it's not easy. The city is very aware of the problems this causes. Officials are trying something new when it comes to monitoring and policing beach parking, they're changing who holds the citation books. 

KPCC's Eric Zassenhaus has this report.

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