I lived in the suburbs for most of my life. Not only that, I was always, at a minimum, an hour and a half away from the nearest city.
As such, figuring out the intricacies of urban life is difficult for me, especially parking…
Park on Lark
Recently, the Sheriff of Lark Street posted a photo on Facebook of an incredibly confusing “No Parking” sign on Lark Street. This began the discussion that parking in Albany and the surrounding areas is not easy… at all.
Signs like these can create a misleading picture for someone hoping to park, so let’s break some down:
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NO Parking (Specific Time/Specific Date)
This one’s pretty self explanatory. If you see one of these signs, ensure that your vehicle is moved by the time specified, or else you’ll be facing a ticket or tow (I’ve suffered both here. Neither are fun).
If the sign has an arrow on it, you’re in the clear to park whenever as long as you are on the opposite side of the direction the arrow is pointing.
NO Parking: Loading Zone
These can be a bit more tricky. Usually signs with this will have a certain day & time listed on them. During these hours, the space is used as a loading zone which means you can’t park, stop, or otherwise impede the space. If it’s not within the time frame, you’re in the clear.
2 HR Parking
An example of a 2 HR Parking Sign…