DRIVERS have been warned of an “entrapment” loophole when parking in spots they believe to be public – but are actually private.
Many motorists have been hit with unexpected $35 fees over the confusion – which stems from unclear or misleading signage.
According to a recent report by AL, vehicle owners in Huntsville, Alabama, parking in the city to check out some of its sites, including the United Community Bank at Gallatin Street and Williams Avenue, and the Museum of Art, have been accidentally parking in private bays.
One resident, Karl Kuhn, revealed how he received a $35 parking ticket from a private company called TAGGR – after unknowingly parking in a private lot managed by Parking Management Company (PMC)…