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Long gone are the days when parking was a free-for-all. Parking has become a highly regulated industry for many reasons: it creates major revenue for municipalities; there’s a need for equal access for the disabled, accommodations are made for cultural events like concerts or Sunday church; and parking security must be formalized to monitor unauthorized personnel in sensitive places like schools and hospitals.

But our posts about parking regulations do more than just bring you the latest. We aim to give you context, simple breakdowns complicated jargon, and answer your questions. Are you wondering about whether you need to pay for parking if you have a disabled placard? How many accessible spaces businesses must provide for disabled employees or customers? The difference between loading, standing, and stopping? Read, comment, ask.

Parking scams: the case of the fake parking attendant

Parking scams: the case of the fake parking attendant

October 7, 2013

Over the last few years, we’ve seen some creative and inglorious parking scams, but none seem so threatening as duplicitous parking attendants and valets. You’re often in a hurry to hop out of your car and get to an appointment or activity; in that rush some con artists are taking advantage of harried drivers. Be on […]

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Parking regulations: Where can I park my boat?

Parking regulations: Where can I park my boat?

September 19, 2013

The best thing about owning a boat is obvious: you own a boat! On crisp April afternoons or sizzling August nights, you can sail the high seas or glide through the mirrored calm of the lake. Your friends prize your company and are willing to ply you with food and beverage because you’re their friend […]

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Stork parking: do we need it, and is it fair?

Stork parking: do we need it, and is it fair?

September 13, 2013

Do pregnant women deserve special privileges? Some social cues – like giving up your seat to a pregnant woman – have long been expected in society. But specifically mandated rules, such as reserved parking for expectant women, have become debatable. States have varying rules and regulations. Some states like Oklahoma and Georgia are willing to […]

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What medical conditions qualify you for a disability parking permit?

What medical conditions qualify you for a disability parking permit?

September 9, 2013

Although the process for receiving a disability parking permit varies nationwide, each state requires paperwork from a licensed medical professional who can certify the applicant’s disability status. Typically a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant (some states, such as Hawaii, also allow certification from naturopaths and chiropractors), the medical professional generally has a set menu […]

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5 signs only an insider would understand

5 signs only an insider would understand

August 28, 2013

Imagine you’re not a modern American who has grown up with signs streaming through your peripheral vision. You’ll realize that, in fact, many signs actually make no sense to outsiders. Not only can it be confusing as a newcomer to the United States, but you’ll even spot Americans wrinkling their foreheads at cryptic signs as they […]

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Proposed NJ church parking has residents up in arms

Proposed NJ church parking has residents up in arms

August 12, 2013

A proposed parking lot has become a bone of contention between the First Church of Christ, Scientist and its neighbors in the historic district of Haddonfield, New Jersey. The controversial parking lot has been approved by the borough Planning Board and will go before the Zoning Board soon. Haddonfield zoning laws mandate churches to have […]

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The ADA, FHA, and apartment buildings: your disabled parking rights

The ADA, FHA, and apartment buildings: your disabled parking rights

August 8, 2013

For people living with disabilities, accessible parking is absolutely critical, particularly when they live in an apartment building and parking is scarce. We get a lot of lively feedback here at MyParkingSign, and probably a good thirty percent of our comments are about issues regarding disabled parking rights for tenants at residential buildings like apartments. […]

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New parking meters in Boise will make drivers park on their own time

New parking meters in Boise will make drivers park on their own time

August 1, 2013

One of the many wonderful things that can happen when prowling for parking is finding a spot that still has money left in the parking meter. Not having to pay for that little extra time gives everyone a reason to cheer, except the government of course. The city of Boise, Idaho is introducing new parking […]

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Judge dismisses veteran’s parking tickets from California college

Judge dismisses veteran’s parking tickets from California college

July 17, 2013

Californian Commissioner Larry Ornell dismissed two parking tickets issued to Purple Heart recipient Alex Duncan by the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) police. The judge urged school officials to adopt the state policies that guarantee free parking to Purple Heart and other veteran license plates. Alex Duncan was attending classes at SRJC to become a civilian […]

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Towson, Maryland passes law to encourage bike parking at new constructions

Towson, Maryland passes law to encourage bike parking at new constructions

July 8, 2013

Towson legislators have passed a law which requires that bike parking be required in new developments in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland. The legislation includes a formula to calculate the number of bicycle parking spots a building needs to have. The law will come into force beginning July 15, 2013. Paul Hartman, president of the Greater Towson […]

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Motorcycle parking: do you need it?

Motorcycle parking: do you need it?

May 30, 2013

Maybe. You might need motorcycle parking, depending on where your lot is, and how big it is. But it’s controversial; information on how best to account for the two-wheeled is thin on the proverbial ground. Those of us who want smaller, greener parking lots might be inclined to see a finely articulated system in which […]

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