A MAJOR parking rule has been suspended following a snowstorm that hit certain areas of the country this week.
Drivers who skirt the parking rule can now focus on cleaning the winter weather off their cars instead of moving them.
New York City has suspended a major parking rule in the wake of more than two inches of snowfall over the weekend.
Drivers in the five boroughs will not need to concern themselves with alternate side parking rules Monday.
The rules will be suspended until 11:59 pm on Monday night, returning to normal on Tuesday at midnight.
While motorists in the Big Apple are usually required to change the side of the street they park on for street cleaning purposes, that isn’t the case today.
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Instead, the city is prioritizing keeping roads as clear as possible to allow plows to clear snow from the roads, with cars staying where they currently are apparently being the best way to do so.
This decision is being made in anticipation of even more snowfall hitting the area later this evening.
Thankfully, this is expected to be a lighter snow shower or wintry mix as opposed to the major snowfall brought by the weekend storm.
The city also confirmed that these same parking rules will be suspended on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, giving New Yorkers a big break during the holiday season.
Drivers who’ve already cleared their cars of snow and ice may want to consider taking some preemptive measures against the accumulation of both to make their Tuesday morning commute quicker and easier.
Motorists who don’t already have snow tires on their vehicle should do so, with this latest storm proving that it’s finally time to make the switch.
How to fight a parking ticket
You can avoid being ticketed by following all posted laws and ordinances, but sometimes mistakes are made
Like any form of citation, parking tickets are preventable by reading and obeying posted signage. However, when visiting a new city, or state, or in a hurry, things can be missed and mistakes are made.
Suddenly there’s a ticket you weren’t prepared to pay for. If the ticket is a surprise to you, there are a few things you can do to help your case when appealing a parking ticket.
- Carefully read the ticket. Look for errors like incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would then make the ticket invalid.
- Take photos. Of the vehicle in the parking space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that weren’t cited for performing the same parking job. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with the time and date are accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or are on bent posts, or aren’t “obvious” are great things to photograph, too.
- Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If not listed, the ticket is not valid.
- Promptly follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have directions for appeal. Waiting until the very last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees.
- When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument: I didn’t know the law; I was on my way to move my car; I can’t afford this ticket; I’ve been doing this for years; or I checked with the parking officer, who said it was OK.
- Contact a lawyer. If you’re running into roadblocks and feel stuck, it may be best to reach out to a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations.
Source: Reader’s Digest
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