Parking the Right Way

Do you know how and where to park?  Sooner or later, you need to learn how to park, where to park or not park your car.  Parking is easy for me, but most students who go for their road test most of the time have not yet mastered parallel parking and this is a challenging area for a lot of new drivers.  While you are learning to park, keep in mind that all new drivers should know where to park or not park, especially near the white lines by the crosswalk.  Usually, when your car is the last one at the end of the block the rule is that the end of your car must not go over the crosswalk's white lines.  You will notice 1-2 white lines sometimes 3 in the crosswalk.  These lines are distinct marks where pedestrians can freely walk.  Therefore, the crosswalk should not be blocked for any reason.

If you need help in identifying which line is first, your driving instructor will point it out to you during your driving lessons.  I suggest you stop where you can see the entire first white line.  Furthermore, your passing the road test depends on where you stop your car even while you wait for the traffic light to change and especially when you are parking, so pay close attention to these white lines on the pavement.

Recently, I helped accompany someone who received a parking violation ticket because she stopped her car on the crosswalk while waiting for another driver to move out, so she can parked her car in that space.  Well, while she was sitting inside her car, a traffic agent rushed over and gave her a $115.00 ticket simply because she stayed in that crosswalk too long.  We went to see the judge in court and the judge explained in detail even if the back of your car reaches where the white line is when you park or stand for any length of time; you are violating a traffic law.  Don't make the mistake my friend made.  Learn where and how to park legally in order to avoid big fines.
 
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