Totally agree with you there. Temporary permits could really help ease tensions between classic car owners and city officials. My neighbor had his vintage Corvette ticketed while waiting on parts—felt pretty unfair. Maybe a short-term exemption would make sense in these cases...
"My neighbor had his vintage Corvette ticketed while waiting on parts—felt pretty unfair. Maybe a short-term exemption would make sense in these cases..."
Yeah, I get where you're coming from, but I'm wondering how practical temporary permits would actually be? Like, how would the city officials verify that someone's genuinely waiting on parts and not just using it as an excuse to leave a car parked indefinitely? I mean, I've owned classic cars for years, and we all know sometimes those "temporary" fixes can drag on for months...or even longer.
Maybe instead of permits, the city could have some kind of simple verification process—like submitting an invoice or parts order confirmation. That way there's at least some proof you're actively working on getting the car roadworthy again. Could be a bit bureaucratic though, and I'm not sure everyone would be comfortable sharing paperwork with city hall.
I remember once my old Mustang was stuck in my driveway for weeks because the transmission rebuild kit was backordered. Luckily I wasn't parked on the street, but if I had been, I'd probably have gotten ticketed too. Still, cities do have a point about abandoned or neglected vehicles cluttering streets and neighborhoods. It's a tough balance to strike between keeping communities tidy and respecting car enthusiasts' situations.
Maybe the real question is: what's considered a reasonable timeframe for repairs? Two weeks? A month? Longer? And who decides that timeframe anyway...the city or us car owners?
Not trying to shoot down your idea—I think it's definitely worth exploring—but just cautious about how it might play out in practice. Wouldn't want to see it become another source of tension rather than easing it.
"Maybe instead of permits, the city could have some kind of simple verification process—like submitting an invoice or parts order confirmation."
I see your point, but honestly, paperwork might just complicate things more. I've had parts delayed or canceled last minute, and proving that to city hall sounds like a headache. Maybe a grace period of a few weeks before ticketing kicks in would be simpler? Gives us some breathing room without extra bureaucracy...
Yeah, I get the hesitation about paperwork—city hall isn't exactly known for being flexible. A short grace period sounds reasonable, honestly. Parts delays are practically a rite of passage with classics anyway... ask me how I know, lol.
