Minimizing Parking Violations by Use of Parking Signs

August 5, 2011

One of the most commonly seen violations of the public law is breach of traffic rules. Almost everyone, at some point in time, has violated a traffic rule. The violation can either be a moving violation, which means exceeding the speed limit, or a non-moving traffic violation, such as a parking violation.

Almost all the parking violations incur some kind of penalty. The penalty cSupplemental Fine Charges Signan be in the form of fine or deduction of points. A comprehensive system of dealing with the traffic law violations exists in all countries. In the US, every state follows its own set of traffic and parking law ordinances, which may or may not differ.

Parking violation means that a motor vehicle is parked in a restricted place or it has been parked in an unauthorized manner. For instance, one cannot park a vehicle in the middle of a highway or inside a park.

Most common parking violations are [refer your state laws for precise rules]-

  • Parking a vehicle in a prohibited space such as in front of fire hydrant.
  • Parking a vehicle in a private driveway or a garage entrance.
  • Parking in a handicapped area without proper authorization.
  • Parking in a designated area beyond the time limit.
  • Parking without permit.
  • Parking in no standing area.
  • Parking in bus lane.
  • Parking at locations near constructions areas.
  • Parking outside the marked areas.
  • Parking facing against the traffic direction.
  • Double parking.
  • Parking close to railroad.
  • Parking on crosswalk.
  • Parking on bridge.
  • Parking at a parking meter without paying.
  • Parking at a parking meter beyond the paid time.

Generally, the parking violation will incur a parking ticket. The repercussion of parking violations can result in the vehicle owner paying a fine. Repeated offense may lead to suspension of license. All states issue parking violation rules & regulations to determine the fine. For example, in the New York State, a parking fine can vary between $45 to $515 depending on the class of violation. In Los Angeles City, the fine range between $53 to $371.

Examples of Parking Fines in few US states –

Types of Violations

Fine in New York

Fine in Florida

Fine In Michigan

Parking in front of Drive way

$ 95

$ 150

$ 116

No Parking Zone

$ 65

$ 25

$ 100

Handicapped Zone

$ 180

$ 250

$ 200

Without Special Permit

$ 115

$ 50

$ 96

Front of Fire Extinguisher

$ 115

$ 100

$ 95

Double Parking

$ 115

$ 115

$ 115

Longer than maximum time

$ 65

$ 35

$ 70

Side Walk

$ 115

$ 115

$ 45

Pedestrian Ramp

$ 165

$ 165

$ 45

Parking infractions can be controlled to a great extent. In addition to drivers being more aware and careful, regulations can be made to comply with through proper guidance and information.

Awareness is the first step towards compliance. Informing drivers or educating them on parking laws will pave the fundamental grounds for a deeper understanding of parking rules. The easiest and most cost effective way of making people follow the parking rules is by installing parking signs at strategic locations. It is practically impossible to even assume that people would know of all No Parking places. More so, if outsiders are visiting the city they need to be told at every step of the traffic and parking rules. Similarly a private property will necessarily need to display its private parking space.  Parking signs help people know that they are parking in unauthorized zones and eventually, parking in restricted areas may end up in them incurring heavy fines.

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