City Will Join University in Tagging Cars

Cambridge police will join University police in an all-out drive against parking violators, Police Chief Patrick J. Ready warned yesterday. His announcement followed a statement by the University that University police would "crack down" on student violators and would enforce city parking regulations.

Ready said that "all the usual measures, including towing and imposition of the maximum fines for consistent violations will be taken."

"We are going to issue summonses for students who refuse to pay their tickets, and our officers will be in court to acquaint the judge with facts," Ready said.

Ready also threatened criminal action against students who, having been ticketed, transfer their tickets to other vehicles. "Obstructing justice is a serious charge in this Commonwealth," he warned.

"Once a student has been brought into court, the judge may impose the maximum penalty provided for by law," Ready said. He added that once a summons was issued, students no longer would be allowed to pay for the tickets but would be brought to trial.

Meanwhile, other police officials expressed concern over the parking situation. "We have just requested President Pusey to forbid all students except seniors from bringing cars to Cambridge," an officer said. He added that President Pusey had promised to take the proposal "under consideration."

The official, who praised the conduct of students over the past few months, stated that "we hate to do this, but when we receive over 20 complaints a day the matter is out of our hands."