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Parking in the road

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mikemill123, Apr 20, 2012.

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  1. Apr 20, 2012 #1
    mikemill123

    mikemill123 Bobtail Member

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    I work for a local delivery company. A lot of deliveries to tiny small party stores. This week ive had to go two stores that parking lot fits maybe two cars. Not enough room for a 45 foot trailer. Wondering if its legal to park in the road? My distrubtion manager tells me to park on side streets with clear and visable no truck signs, he tells me that its fine to drive threw no trucking roads I opted out of that one.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2012 #2
    double_r

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    I do it alot to make a delivery. Never had a problem yet. Most local cops understand why you have to park on the road. as long as your quick they seem to be ok about it.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2012 #3
    mikemill123

    mikemill123 Bobtail Member

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    That is what ive assumed I try not to make a habit of it. Had a cop drive by me yesterday and give me a wierd look. Made me kind of nervous. I guess being in Flint Michigan they had better things to worry about :)
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2012 #4
    Gundermin

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    I park on the street during deliveries all the time, just make sure you put out cones or triangles if you're there more than 10 minutes.
     
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    double_r Thanks this.
  7. Apr 20, 2012 #5
    Numb

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    we're truck drivers, turn on the flashers and we can do anything.lol. actually backing down a street the wrong way, parking anywhere to deliver. done it. like they said , just try to be fast and safe, you'll be fine.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2012 #6
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Heck, in the NYC area, it's quite often the ONLY way to pick up or deliver.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2012 #7
    dirtyjerz

    dirtyjerz glowing beard pouty kid

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    Ive double parked on Atlantic ave to unload a full 16 pallet load of shingles before.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2012 #8
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    100% right!

    I would hate to go on living without my head where it belongs! Haahahahaa

    Mikeeee
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2012 #9
    pattyj

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    Mike ask your manager if he's going to pay the ticket for parking on a no trk road.If he says yes then park there.
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2012 #10
    Pmracing

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    I think parking in a "no truck" zone might be much more costly than just a "no parking" zone.

    It also might attract an officer who is less lenient.

    Mikeeee
     
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