An Action News Investigation has led to city council hearings on what some may consider predatory parking.

The issue is a relatively new device being used in the City of Philadelphia called a "windshield barnacle" that is suctioned to the windshield of a vehicle.

It is designed to immobilize a vehicle by blocking a driver's view, and it is removed after many would consider a hefty fine.

Last month, the investigative team parked in a lot on the 4600 hundred block of Main Street in Manayunk. #news #towing #parking #philadelphia
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