Have you ever found yourself circling the block endlessly, desperately searching for a parking spot in New York City? As a former driver in the city, I know this struggle all too well. Despite my best efforts, I often found myself resorting to illegal parking just to avoid spending even more time on the hunt for a spot. Unfortunately, this led to a costly mistake when my car was towed due to blocking a driveway. The fees and fines associated with this incident were so high that I made the difficult decision to stop using my car in the city altogether. This experience left me wondering just how common illegal…