Providence judge reduces $100 tow‑zone ticket to $35 after defendant explains visit to 'Foxy Lady'

A Providence judge reduced a $100 parking/tow‑zone ticket to $35 after hearing from a defendant who said they had parked where signs were not visible and had visited a nearby venue known as the 'Foxy Lady.'

The defendant told the court they had been to the area before and did not notice signage indicating a tow zone. They said they took a photograph of the location to help their case and characterized the evening as a 'fun night out' while noting they did not pay for drinks because others covered them. "I didn't see any signs... I did take a picture just because I didn't see any signs where I was," the defendant said.

An employee who identified themselves as working at the venue confirmed the location typically has a police detail on weekends and said they attend the venue for business purposes. The defendant also described the 'Foxy Lady' as a place where "they're making money" and said the activity was legal.

After hearing the explanation and observing the defendant's demeanor, Judge Frank Caprio said, "It's a $100 ticket. I'm gonna reduce it to $35." The defendant accepted the reduction and thanked the court.

The transcript records the reduction and the defendant's appreciation; no additional enforcement steps or appeal instructions were recorded in the hearing excerpt.