Re: Boston paint shop

[Carscribe@domain.elided]

In a message dated 9/3/01 7:19:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, bshorey@domain.elided 
writes:


> > Wrong way round, Brian: it nearly always is a driving lane used as a
> > parking lane. Why do people park there? Because largely they may
> > (parking is legal on many streets) but also because they'll just be a
> > moment, really, and because rules and laws don't apply to "me". One gets
> > used it and the fact that most people only use their direction flashers
> > for celebrations.
> 
> Say what you will, but what I observed was a lane with clearly painted
> parking spots in it, and drivers using it as a right side passing lane.  I
> saw this on more than one occasion.
> 
> bs


The lane in question is both a parking and driving lane. Parking is allowed 
through certain hours, usually during non-commute and non-business hours, and 
is to be clear for driving during all other times. I lived on such a street 
in LA, and worked on another. I remember having to jump up at 6:30 am to move 
my car off the street every weekday from in front of my home, and rushing out 
to get a choice spot in front of my office after 7 pm. Lotsa fun for all. 
There are many such streets in LA, and the city makes a fortune towing and 
ticketing cars illegally parked.

Cheers,
Paul Mitchell

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