Tuscaloosa Accepting Toy Donations To Clear Parking Tickets

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa, beginning on Monday, will begin accepting toy donations for the holiday season in exchange for forgiving fees from parking tickets.

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In an announcement kicking off the annual toy drive, the city said Tuscaloosa residents can pay off $18 overtime parking tickets with a toy donation to Toys for Tots.

As part of the initiative, toys valued at $10 or more will clear a $18 parking ticket, while $20 or more will be accepted in place of two $18 parking tickets.

The City of Tuscaloosa says participants can bring toy donations to Tuscaloosa Municipal Court at 2122 Gary Fitts Street, between Nov. 4 and Dec. 5, along with a receipt for purchase or a price tag on the toy showing the value at $10 or more.

Those with questions are asked to call Tuscaloosa 311 at (205) 248-5311.

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