At least he was the owner of the car.
Take a look at this NYC parking atrocity.
http://give-n-go.blogspot.com/2007/05/what-kind-of-loser-would-want-my.html
“I have to show my photo ID to buy beer at the self checkout at Stop ‘n Shop, but this guy has a formal hearing in front of a government magistrate and never has to show any proof that he is who he says he is.”
It would be “unfair” to require photo ID. < /s >