- If it’s got cobwebs and flat tires, that’s storage, not just “not driving much.”
- Life happens—sometimes you’re out of town or just don’t need the car every week.
- Rules based on frequency seem harsh. My old Civic sat for a month when I broke my ankle, but I wasn’t “storing” it, just healing up.
- Maybe intent matters? But how do you prove that...
- I get wanting to keep streets clear, but there’s gotta be a middle ground that doesn’t ding people for living their lives.
CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?
Isn’t there a difference between a car that’s just chilling for a bit and one that’s basically become a lawn ornament? I mean, my neighbor’s old Volvo hasn’t moved since the last Olympics, but my truck sits for weeks sometimes when I’m traveling. Are we really gonna ticket folks for not driving every few days? Where’s the line—do we need to start taking selfies with our cars to prove we’re not “storing” them? Feels like overkill.
CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?
Yeah, this is getting a bit out of hand. A few thoughts:
- Not every car that sits for a while is abandoned. Sometimes life just gets busy, or you’re out of town, or—like me—you’ve got a project car that only sees daylight on weekends.
- There’s a big difference between someone letting a rust bucket rot in the driveway and someone who’s actually maintaining their vehicle, even if it’s not moving much.
- I get that cities want to avoid eyesores and junkers piling up, but these blanket rules don’t really make sense for people who actually care about their cars.
- Honestly, if they start asking for proof you’re “using” your car, what’s next? Mileage logs? GPS trackers? It feels like over-policing.
- My old Mustang sometimes sits for weeks because I’m waiting on parts or just don’t have time. Doesn’t mean it’s abandoned.
I get wanting to keep neighborhoods looking decent, but there’s gotta be some common sense here. Not every parked car is a problem.