Last Updated on November 28, 2014 by Lawrence Berezin
Parking tickets and social proof is a powerful psychological trigger to ignore
I vividly recall a conversation I had with my father about a new baseball glove during my formative years in Maplewood, New Jersey.
“All the other fathers bought their children new baseball gloves,” I groused.
“I am not your friend’s father, I’m your father,” my father replied. “And, the answer is still no.”
So much for social proof.
Be like my Dad, and ignore social proof when it comes to parking tickets in NYC
Here’s a great comment we received on Larry’s Parking Ticket Blog from Tony, and our ensuing conversation:
“Hi Larry,
Are Temporary construction signs in effect when there is no construction happening on that particular day? Reason I ask is that I got a ticket with this scenario. I was at the beginning of the block with several cars parked behind me, but it seems I was the only one that got a ticket. The other cars did not have any sort of special tag or decals etc… Just want to make sure I’m not getting shorthanded by New York finest and their monthly quota. The ticket violation code is 408-d. Thank you in advance.”
Hi Larry,
The response to your questions is yes across the board. I did see the sign, but since there was no construction on that particular day and other cars were parked on the same block I was under the impression it was okay to park. I guess regardless of whether or not there is actual construction I should not park under those parking restriction.
Thank you for your time and input.
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Thanks, Dad! Your loving son, Larry.
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Thanks for making an informative & concise pictorial guide!
After looking for a legal parking space in lower Manhattan yesterday, we headed to Midtown then to Central Park. When we finally thought we found a legal spot (near Central Park) the double arrow confused us (old sign) & we were already so frustrated, we headed home! We had been open to Ellis Island, WTC memorial, B&H Photo or Central Park. Thankfully, we had no set agenda. We’ve driven to Manhattan before, but never mid-afternoon on a weekday which is probably a bad idea. Not sure we’ll do that again, but at least we understand the arrows! Great guide! Tks!
Lynn,
Good afternoon.
That was so kind of you to say, and to take the time to post your comment.
(I think you’re right about mid-afternoon weekdays).
Be well.
Park safely.
Best.
Larry