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Parkazine Back Issue: 02/19/2008 - Did You Get Burned By A Parking Ticket That Was Written Too Early?

Here is your 2/19/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

Are The Traffic Officers In Your Area Writing Parking Tickets Too Early?

In New York City, traffic and police officers have been caught writing parking tickets up to three minutes early and while not yet proven, this has also been reported in Boston, San Francisco and other Parking Challenged cities. Traffic officers were caught writing these bogus parking tickets

Parkazine Back Issue - 02/12/2008: Why Are People Parking In Non-legal Spots In Front Of Houses Of Worship?

Here is your 2/12/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

Why Are People Parking In Front Of Houses Of Worship When It's Clearly Not Legal To Do So?

Parkazine Reader Berl recently emailed us this question: "I'm continually astonished that people going to church can "legally" park in spots clearly marked as No Parking all over the place during church hours. Talk about separation of church and state! Why does worship all of a sudden give you the right to park where you please?"

Parkaine back issue - 02/06/2008: The Truth About Parking At Bus Stops in Big Cities

Here is your 2/6/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

When Is It OK To Park AT A Bus Stop?

Parkazine Reader Erwin recently emailed us this question: "My question is about bus stops. On sundays and sometimes later in the evenings, I see vehicles parked in the bus stop area. What is the ruling for this area in terms of parking? The sign says "No Standing" with no time indicated or "anytime". Also, is there a difference between "No Standing Anytime" and plainly "No Standing"?

Parkazine Back Issue - 01/30/2008: Are All The Federally Recognized Holidays Also Parking Holidays?

Here is your 1/30/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

Aren't All The National Bank Holidays Also Parking Holidays?

Parkazine Reader Donna asked this great question: "I received a ticket in the amount of $115 for parking at a "no standing commercial meter zone, Mon-Fri 8a-6p" on Monday, 1/21 (Martin Luther King Day which is a federally recognized holiday). I found this excerpt from the NYC DOT site: On major legal holidays stopping, standing and parking are permitted except in areas where stopping, standing and parking rules are in effect seven days a week (for example, "No Standing Anytime"). I'm just wondering if the word "commercial" on the ticket negates this NYC DOT law. Can you advise? Thanks!"

Parkazine Back Issue: 1/22/08 - The Real Definition of Double Parking

Here is your 1/22/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

What exactly does Double Parking mean?

Parkazine Reader Marcel asked this great question: "I have a bar/restaurant on 3rd ave b/t 93-94st in Manhattan. I frequently drop off goods at my place. I have received numerous parking tickets for double parking, even if the car is running, the door is open and I am 2 feet away handing something off. What is the actual definition of double parking, is there any allowance for business owners in front of their business, and do you think these can be appealed?"

Parkazine back issue - 1/15/2008: Will a Traffic Cop Give Me a Break If My Car is a Few Inches Over The Line?

Here is your 1/15/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

Can My Car Be Just a Few Inches Over The White Line?

Parkazine Reader Megs asked a question that a lot of people seem to wonder about: "I found a spot where the front rim of my car passes over the first white line before cross walk begins. Should I get a ticket for this? I am upset cuz I did once and I just want to check since there are no official rules or guidebook that the DMV gives out when we freaking get a license."

Parkazine back issue - 1/8/2008: Is Parking Still Suspended When a Holiday is on a Sunday?

Here is your 1/8/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

If Xmas or New Year’s Falls on a Sunday, Are The Parking Rules Still Suspended?

Last week we sent out the 2008 Alternate Side of the Street/Holiday parking calendar which shows on which dates parking rules are suspended because of holidays. Remember that on major national holidays, all parking regulations are suspended except the ones that are always in effect like "No Parking Anytime", "No Standing Anytime" or "No Stopping Anytime". Parkazine Reader Scott asked a very good question: "What if parking is restricted on Sundays. Can you still park there on Xmas and New Years? Thanks."

Parkazine back issue - 1/2/2008: Your 2008 NYC Parking Calendar - Alternate Side Suspensions & Holidays

Here is your 1/2/08 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

An Indispensable Tool: 2008 Holiday Parking Suspensions Calendar, Good For Most Big Cities

Anyone who parks even occasionally in big cities should save this parking calendar. Although it is in fact the 2008 NYC parking calendar, the most of the info in it will be applicable to any big city. Please note that the lines in bold face type are the national holidays when all parking rules (except those that are always in effect like "No Parking Anytime", "No Standing Anytime" or "No Stopping Anytime") are suspended.

Parkazine back issue - 12/18/07: NYC Parking & Boston Parking is Easy on Christmas Day & New Year's Day

Here is your 12/18/07 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

Last Chance!!: We’ve Got A Great Gift Idea For You For This Holiday Season

From now until December 25th, we’re offering you a 20% discount off our Midtown/Uptown Edition Manhattan parking books (please note that while we have sold out of our Downtown Manhattan Edition parking books, we still offer the same info in those books in our Downtown Manhattan parking ebook). These books make great presents - who wouldn’t like to know where to find free street parking and inexpensive parking garages in Midtown & Uptown Manhattan? As an added bonus, we’ll only charge you shipping on the first book that you order - if you order more than one, we ship the rest to you free. We ship out the same day that you order (or next day if you order after 4pm), which means that you should have your book(s) in 2-3 days. So take advantage and get a jump on your holiday shopping without even leaving home: http://www.wheretofindparking.com/view/federguide_books.aspx?op=nd&intChild=0&cityid=12#books

Much Needed Vacation

We will be taking a short break from Parkazine over the coming holidays, as we will be on vacation for a few weeks and many of you are likely too busy to read it anyway! So this will be the last Parkazine of the year; we’ll be back in full force in early January with your 2008 alternate side of the street parking calendar. Until then, I wish you happy holidays and a great start to the New Year - which happen to be the focus of this week’s Parkazine:

Park Without Paying Almost Anywhere In NYC and Boston on Xmas Day & New Year’s Day

Street parking this Christmas Day (12/25/07) and New Year’s Day (1/1/08) is easier than you might think. Many people don't realize that on major national holidays (including Christmas Day & New Year’s Day), not only alternate side of the street regulations but almost all street parking regulations and all parking meters are suspended. This means that not only can you park at meters for free, but you can basically park anywhere without a problem UNLESS it is a place where street parking is NEVER allowed (i.e., if the sign says "No Parking Anytime", "No Standing Anytime" or "No Stopping Anytime"). Since Christmas Day and New Year’s Day both fall on Tuesdays this year, there will be a lot of great places to park. Many people won’t realize, won’t understand or will be too confused to take advantage of where you can and cannot park, so you’ll be ahead of the game by knowing that:

Parkazine back issue - 12/11/2007: How Far Into a Crosswalk Can I Park At An Intersection?

Here is your 12/11/07 edition of PARKAZINE - "The Where To Find Parking" e-newsletter:

Thanks to all for the good wishes I've received and please keep telling your friends about www.WhereToFindParking.com, our parking services and this eNewsletter.

We’ve Got A Great Gift Idea For You For This Holiday Season

From now until December 25th, we’re offering you a 20% discount off our Midtown/Uptown Edition Manhattan parking books (please note that while we have sold out of our Downtown Manhattan Edition parking books, we still offer the same info in those books in our Downtown Manhattan parking ebook). These books make great presents - who wouldn’t like to know where to find free street parking and inexpensive parking garages in Midtown & Uptown Manhattan? As an added bonus, we’ll only charge you shipping on the first book that you order - if you order more than one, we ship the rest to you free. We ship out the same day that you order (or next day if you order after 4pm), which means that you should have your book(s) in 2-3 days. So take advantage and get a jump on your holiday shopping without even leaving home: http://www.wheretofindparking.com/view/federguide_books.aspx?op=nd&intChild=0&cityid=12#books

Can My Car Be A Little Over The Crosswalk Line When Parking At An Intersection?

Parkazine reader Serena sent in this great question: "When parking by an intersection with clearly marked crosswalks, how far over (if at all) can your car's bumper be over the painted white line? The line drawing the boundary between the street (okay to park) and the cross walk (obviously not okay to park) is usually about 10" wide...would it be okay to have my front bumper extending over the line even a little bit?"

Answer: This is one where the answer will be different with every traffic officer who sees your car. Of course they want to write NYC parking tickets (that’s their job and they are judged by how many they write), but believe it or not, some will actually cut you some slack.