Had something similar happen with my old Mustang a couple years back. It wasn't even broken down—just parked in the same spot for about a week while I was out of town. Came back to find one of those bright stickers slapped on the windshield, too. Definitely felt excessive at the time, but after looking into it, I found out some cities have ordinances that cars can't stay parked in one spot on public streets for more than 72 hours without moving. It's supposed to prevent abandoned vehicles from cluttering neighborhoods.
If you're planning to store a classic or rarely driven car, you might want to check if your city offers permits or exceptions for long-term street parking. Some places do, especially if you can prove it's registered and operational. Otherwise, your best bet might be renting a garage space or storage unit—it's an extra expense, but it beats dealing with constant warnings or fines.
I get why cities enforce these rules, though. I've seen neighborhoods where abandoned cars pile up and become eyesores or safety hazards. Still, seems like enforcement could use a bit more common sense sometimes...
Yeah, renting garage space sounds good in theory, but around here those prices are getting ridiculous lately. Wonder if cities could offer cheaper permits or something for classic car owners who don't drive daily...wouldn't that make more sense?
Totally agree, cheaper permits would be a smart move. Plus, cities could benefit by encouraging classic car owners to store vehicles safely off-street—less clutter, fewer accidents, and better visibility for pedestrians. Seems like a win-win to me...
Cheaper permits sound good, but I'm wondering—wouldn't encouraging off-street storage actually make classic car ownership harder for people without garages or driveways? I mean, not everyone has the luxury of extra space. Could this unintentionally push out enthusiasts who live in apartments or dense urban areas? Just thinking out loud here...maybe there's a middle ground somewhere?
That's a fair point, but honestly, street parking isn't always ideal for classics either—weather, vandalism, accidental bumps...been there, done that. Maybe instead of pushing everyone off-street, cities could offer secure communal storage spaces or discounted garage rentals for apartment dwellers? I wonder if anyone's city has tried something like that and how it worked out. Could be a decent compromise without squeezing out urban enthusiasts.
