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Dallas to deploy ‘Barnacle' immobilization devices on cars with unpaid parking tickets
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk David Goins , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A device fee of $100 is added to the cost of outstanding tickets to remove the immobilization device. Vehicles with unpaid tickets may be immobilized using a new device.
Vehicles with unpaid tickets may be immobilized using a new device. A city is rolling out this enforcement method to address delinquent parking tickets. The devices, which attach to windshields, will be used on vehicles with multiple unpaid tickets from the past year.
Payment of outstanding tickets and a fee is required to remove the device. Once paid, a code is provided to unlock it. Further details on this enforcement method are available.
A device fee of $100 is added to the cost of outstanding tickets to remove the immobilization device.
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Category: parks Published: August 19, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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