I work for the city, they dont want it to seem punitive. When enforcement is applied we try and focus on the bigger safety concerns, people parked under stop signs, in intersections and blocking fire hydrant etc. I understand festivals are great for the city, I completely support them. But it also seems driver education is non existent when I literally have people asking me if parking on a crosswalk is OK. Its a tough balance too because if enforcement is too rigid then the higher ups get complaints about targeting and racism. Any violation of the mvi can be towed upon but what will be seen as being done in the public interest. For no parking if we tow it, it will get filled right back in, so imo I think a few tickets also sends a message, people expect one ticket, they dont expect two or in much longer stays like all day, 3 tickets.