Citation for parking the wrong way in front of my house? (Post: legal, move)

[pharpe]

Originally Posted by PanTerra

Did you get a ticket for doing this and are just upset about it? You really don't see the inherent potential hazard, especially on narrow residential roads?

No I haven't.

What is the potential hazard? How fast are you going through narrow residential streets where someone parking on either side of the street would be a hazard? I don't see how this could ever be an issue. There has to a higher chance of a satellite falling out of the sky on to someone than ever having an accident this way.

I'm done posting about this as it is the dumbest argument I've ever seen someone trying to defend.

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by pharpe

I think I explained why your argument was irrelevant in the situation of a neighborhood street where there are no lanes or "flows" of traffic. I guess reading comprehension is not your strength.

Obvously reading comprehension is not your strength because I specifically addressed that in my post, but here it is again for you:

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

The excuse that this is somehow safer on residential streets is bogus. In fact, on narrow residential streets, these hazards might actually be more magnified than they would be on a wider street since there is less room for an escape path, there could be cars coming in both directions down the middle of the street, there might be kids playing in the street or cars backing out of driveways that you might not be able to clearly see for the reason mentioned above, etc.

You'll note that my comment about driving against the flow of traffic was a specific reply to a specific comment made by another poster.

Originally Posted by pharpe

Also, "rediculous" is spelled r-i-d-i-c-u-l-o-u-s

Yep, you're right on that one.

[Pete53FR]

You don't have to understand that parking on wrong side is illegal you just have to not do it. A good reason for me is when you are parked correctly at night your reflectors help motorists while if parked the wrong way harder to see your car.

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by pharpe

I think I explained why your argument was irrelevant in the situation of a neighborhood street where there are no lanes or "flows" of traffic.

Oh, and let me just add this: as I explained, the reason this is dangerous is because of the potential of not being able to see around a vehicle parked in front of you in order to see oncoming traffic. That danger does not go away on a residential street. That's the bottom line.

[Ghengis]

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

Oh, and let me just add this: as I explained, the reason this is dangerous is because of the potential of not being able to see around a vehicle parked in front of you in order to see oncoming traffic. That danger does not go away on a residential street. That's the bottom line.

well if one were to back out of the parking spot and continue down the road in reverse while staying in the right hand lane while facing the oncoming traffic behind you out your windshield then that would likely solve that problem wouldn't it?

[TX75007]

Originally Posted by Pete53FR

You don't have to understand that parking on wrong side is illegal you just have to not do it. A good reason for me is when you are parked correctly at night your reflectors help motorists while if parked the wrong way harder to see your car.

Last time I checked they were on both ends of your car.

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

Oh, and let me just add this: as I explained, the reason this is dangerous is because of the potential of not being able to see around a vehicle parked in front of you in order to see oncoming traffic. That danger does not go away on a residential street. That's the bottom line.

Huh? This does not make sense. traffic flows both ways. You have to look both ways.

There is one reason why you should, though. When you pull out you are going directly with the flow of traffic rather than into it.

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by Ghengis

well if one were to back out of the parking spot and continue down the road in reverse while staying in the right hand lane while facing the oncoming traffic behind you out your windshield then that would likely solve that problem wouldn't it?

Sure, as long as nobody is parked behind you.

Originally Posted by TX75007

Huh? This does not make sense. traffic flows both ways. You have to look both ways.

Right. But as I explained before, when you park with your left wheels at the curb, your driver's side is also at the curb. Therefore, if there's a vehicle parked in front of you, your vision of oncoming traffic is blocked. You can still see behind you because of your outside mirror on the right side, but you won't be able to clearly see traffic in front of you until you pull your car most of the way out into the traffic lane.

There is one reason why you should, though. When you pull out you are going directly with the flow of traffic rather than into it.

Exactly.

[PanTerra]

Originally Posted by pharpe

No I haven't.

What is the potential hazard? How fast are you going through narrow residential streets where someone parking on either side of the street would be a hazard? I don't see how this could ever be an issue. There has to a higher chance of a satellite falling out of the sky on to someone than ever having an accident this way.

I'm done posting about this as it is the dumbest argument I've ever seen someone trying to defend.

Yeah, that's probably best. However, what's dumb is arguing from a position when you are blind to the problem. I hope you don't drive that way, too. The problem is that by the time you are into the lane far enough just to see if any car is coming, your entire car is already entirely taking up the lane, potentially pulling into that lane without seeing any oncoming traffic.

[PanTerra]

Originally Posted by TX75007

Last time I checked they were on both ends of your car.



Huh? This does not make sense. traffic flows both ways. You have to look both ways.

There is one reason why you should, though. When you pull out you are going directly with the flow of traffic rather than into it.

It makes sense. Maybe someone needs to draw a picture for you.

[PanTerra]

Originally Posted by Ghengis

well if one were to back out of the parking spot and continue down the road in reverse while staying in the right hand lane while facing the oncoming traffic behind you out your windshield then that would likely solve that problem wouldn't it?

Except you can't see cars coming toward you until you are already in the lane. IOW, you have pulled out before you can see what's coming.