It is sometimes tempting to park for a few minutes with a warning, in an area that is normally prohibited. But what do you risk if you stay in your car?
We have all parked on the side, double-lined or on a boat while waiting for someone, taking care to turn on your warnings and stay behind the wheel. But can we get fined for inconvenient parking when we are in our vehicle? First of all, you should know that the Traffic Laws stipulate that ” any stationary or parked vehicle must be positioned so as to obstruct traffic or other road users as little as possible. Stopping or parking is considered inconvenient “. Many situations are then considered as an inconvenient stopping or parking, especially if you park in front of a building entrance, on a reserved lane or in such a way as to force other motorists to cross a continuous line.
Sanctions planned?
In this case, the penalty will be the same whether you are parked or simply stopped, that is to say if you stay behind the wheel, without getting out of the vehicle. In this case, the penalty therefore varies depending on whether it is a awkward stop, very annoying, abusive or dangerous, with a fine going from 35 to 135 € depending on the situation. Moreover, if the driver is absent from the vehicle, or if he categorically refuses to move it, immobilization may then be prescribed, as well as impoundment.
In the event of a shutdown or dangerous parking, the penalty is even more severe, since the driver can also incur an additional penalty of suspension of driving license, for a maximum period of three years as well as a withdrawal of three points on the latter.
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Double-file parking: allowed or prohibited?
It is sometimes tempting to park for a few minutes with a warning, in an area that is normally prohibited. But what do you risk if you stay in your car?
We have all parked on the side, double-lined or on a boat while waiting for someone, taking care to turn on your warnings and stay behind the wheel. But can we get fined for inconvenient parking when we are in our vehicle? First of all, you should know that the Traffic Laws stipulate that ” any stationary or parked vehicle must be positioned so as to obstruct traffic or other road users as little as possible. Stopping or parking is considered inconvenient “. Many situations are then considered as an inconvenient stopping or parking, especially if you park in front of a building entrance, on a reserved lane or in such a way as to force other motorists to cross a continuous line.
Sanctions planned?
In this case, the penalty will be the same whether you are parked or simply stopped, that is to say if you stay behind the wheel, without getting out of the vehicle. In this case, the penalty therefore varies depending on whether it is a awkward stop, very annoying, abusive or dangerous, with a fine going from 35 to 135 € depending on the situation. Moreover, if the driver is absent from the vehicle, or if he categorically refuses to move it, immobilization may then be prescribed, as well as impoundment.
In the event of a shutdown or dangerous parking, the penalty is even more severe, since the driver can also incur an additional penalty of suspension of driving license, for a maximum period of three years as well as a withdrawal of three points on the latter.
Also read on Auto-Moto.com:
Three tips to pay less for parking
Inconvenient, dangerous, abusive parking: what’s the difference?
Double-file parking: allowed or prohibited?
