Cities Stick it to Residents Over Vehicle Stickers

Greg Alm, of Riverside, was stunned to open his mail recently and find he had been assessed $1,320 in fines for failing to buy village vehicle stickers this year — and in 2007, 2008 and 2009. As cash-strapped municipalities struggle to balance their budgets during the recession, many are testing new ways to nab vehicle sticker scofflaws and collect more fees and fines.