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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.

Can you still get a ticket if you don’t see a handicap parking sign?

Can you still get a ticket if you don’t see a handicap parking sign?

May 10, 2013

We frequently get great questions from readers about their parking woes, particularly when it comes to disabled parking regulations. Often, a thornier question will send us into wormholes of research into the various federal, state and municipal rules that govern the road – and if you think finding a parking space is hard, finding the […]

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Albany’s new parking permit system is not going well

Albany’s new parking permit system is not going well

May 5, 2013

Albany’s three-month-old parking permit system has already become the center of media attention, albeit for the wrong reasons. The parking permit system, started on January 15, 2013, is already overwhelmed with serious violations, leaving the city (located in New York state) in a mess. Meant for restricting street parking, the system is being violated by […]

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NYC to quintuple fines for illegal street painting

NYC to quintuple fines for illegal street painting

April 29, 2013 | 0 Comments

Some New York City residents get aggressive about saving their parking spot, painting curbs yellow or scrawling messages like “24 Hour No Parking” in spray paint to prevent others from parking. Although street painting like this is considered illegal defacement, many still risk it, reasoning that other drivers and law enforcement officials will not realize […]

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The Washington D.C. parking nightmare: y u no have garages?

The Washington D.C. parking nightmare: y u no have garages?

April 24, 2013

We’ve harped about D.C. before, but it’s not just us saying it – Washington D.C.’s parking is a nightmare and its transport a national shame; a report from Texas A&M’s Transportation Institute says it’s not just run-of-the-mill bad, it’s the worst in the country. Part of the problem is baked into the pie. With the […]

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South England seeks £500,000 from foreigners in unpaid parking fines

South England seeks £500,000 from foreigners in unpaid parking fines

April 24, 2013

Councils in South England are trying to recover more than £500,000 in parking fines owed by overseas drivers since 2009. Of this staggering amount, Oxfordshire has the lion’s share of £358,290 in unpaid fines. Portsmouth City Council is looking at recovering its fines (£143,666) through external contractor Euro Parking Council (EPC). (Report: BBC) Michael Robinson, […]

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Click it or ticket: seat belt laws by state

Click it or ticket: seat belt laws by state

April 23, 2013

A seat belt, sometimes also known as a safety belt, is one of the most basic (and effective) safety measures used in passenger vehicles to secure drivers and occupants during frontal collisions or abrupt halts. Although seat belts are a long-standing, universal standard, drivers and passengers often neglect to buckle up. According to statistics published […]

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Wheelchair ramps: what length is right for disabled parking?

Wheelchair ramps: what length is right for disabled parking?

April 19, 2013

Let’s put ourselves into the mindset of someone who is disabled.  Getting around is not as easy and finding parking can be a pain.  This is why disabled parking is clearly labeled and why the space available is so big.  Wheelchairs don’t just pop out of vehicles by magic; we need a ramp or other […]

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Do we really need apartment parking spaces?

Do we really need apartment parking spaces?

April 10, 2013

Some US cities may start building residential complexes with fewer apartment parking spaces or none at all. OPB reports that in the last couple of years in Portland, of 40 proposed apartment building projects, “25 offer no parking.” In Boston, architect Sebastian Mariscal’s market research indicated that 45 percent of the renters in five census […]

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Signs vs. stencils: what are the ADA requirements for disabled parking spots?

Signs vs. stencils: what are the ADA requirements for disabled parking spots?

March 28, 2013

We understand more than most how disabled parking issues are complicated. It can be difficult to know whether a business is in compliance – if you’re the business owner or the customer. There are charts to follow, federal and state regulations to adhere to, and particularly in the last few years, changes that need to be […]

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No more free Sunday parking for San Francisco

No more free Sunday parking for San Francisco

February 14, 2013

A 65-year old tradition came to an end this month when San Francisco announced that parking will no longer be free on Sundays and public holidays. As of February 2 2013, meters began charging drivers from Sunday at noon until 6pm. However, this initiative is not remarkable; it follows similar regulations enforced in Los Angeles, […]

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The 10 Most Dangerous Roads in America

The 10 Most Dangerous Roads in America

January 24, 2013

Plotting a road trip? In many cases, it’s best to take the road less traveled; but there are often good reasons other drivers are taking alternative routes. Of all the roads in the U.S., 10 are consistently the deadliest.  

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