HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Drivers heading downtown are finding themselves ticketed after parking in lots they believed were free, spurring a local councilman to push for clearer signage to distinguish public from private parking areas.
The confusion stems primarily from poor signage and limited visibility, particularly at night, according to residents in the downtown area. With parking lots filling quickly during major events, some drivers resort to parking wherever space is available, often without clear indication that the lot requires payment.
Bailey Aguilar, a local resident, said the lack of clarity around parking regulations can be troubling…