Parking rules test A parking rules test is the best way to learn the rules that regulate NYC curbs. I loved open book tests in high school. Here’s our first open website test. Test your knowledge of the NYC parking rules of engagement. All the answers can be found on the website. The first person […]
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F—–g Parking Tickets, the Sequel
Last week’s post about emotional reactions to parking tickets created a buzz The NYC driving public is passionate about their parking tickets. So, What does a blogger worth his salt do? He writes a sequel. Here are some reactions heard round the world on Twitter, along with my suggestions. Hope you enjoy and are motivated to […]
“Smart Parking Meters” replace “dumb parking meters” in NYC
A lot has changed in parking meter technology since May 1938 when Carl McGee obtained a patent for the first parking meter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Look what Old Carl started. What do “smart parking meters” mean for New Yorkers? A six-month pilot program was initiated in Greenwich Village in October 2008 with the installation […]
How to find parking in NYC during a recession
During these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to control your expenses. You probably know someone who lost their job and is struggling to make their monthly mortgage payment. Times are tough! A friend of mine from New Jersey shared a recent horror story about his latest visit to NYC. He had […]
An NYC Parking Ticket Legend: Jimmy Justice and the Fire Hydrant
I wrote about the Legend of Jimmy Justice in one of my earliest posts. He’s the guy who polices the police when it comes to the NYC parking ticket wars. Seeing is believing. Here’s Jimmy Justice in action. What do you think?