March 19th, 2012, 11:51 PM | #1 |
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I got a stupid question about parking
I'm new to riding and dont have a clue what is allowed and what isn't. I have seen little vespas parked up on curbs/sidewalks, bike racks, ect... but never seen an actual bike parked anywhere even in a parking lot in downtown Atlanta. Where can I park? Can I park the bike up on a curb like those vespas? Thanks in advance for the replies.
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March 19th, 2012, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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You can park on the curb, don't be surprised if you get a ticket though
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March 19th, 2012, 11:59 PM | #3 |
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so where would you park? on the curb and get the ticket?
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March 20th, 2012, 12:10 AM | #4 |
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Search for parking threads. Lots of great info.
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March 20th, 2012, 12:14 AM | #5 |
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Okay I'll try searching for parking threads
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March 20th, 2012, 12:22 AM | #6 |
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When I worked at Motorola, they had a motorcycle parking lot for one building and a bicycle parking lot in the other. I read the security parking guidelines and they referenced a motorcycle parking area for the building that had none. It seems that they considered the bike parking motorcycle parking. Eventually I saw a few parked there but I worked on the other side and always parked in the dedicated area.
The point is that some places allow it at bike racks. No matter what anyone says though, you are a motor vehicle entitled to a full parking space if you choose to occupy one. |
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March 20th, 2012, 01:22 AM | #7 |
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Here in Hawaii we have smaller parking spots for motorcycles. But I've also seen people park on the white lines like here.
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March 20th, 2012, 01:43 AM | #8 |
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I live in a college town and campus has dedicated parking for motorcycles and scooters, which are much better than car parking spaces. There are a number of places around town that have dedicated motorcycle and scooter spots.
In the absence of motorcycle lots, which includes most places, I just use a regular car parking spot. I'd share with another bike or scooter if there is room. At Walmart, I park in the front of the store. That's where some of the employees park their bikes. If parking is hard to find, I generally recommend not parking on a car spot. |
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March 20th, 2012, 06:28 AM | #9 |
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I never park in a normal spot in a crowded parking lot... thats how your bike gets ran into...
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March 20th, 2012, 07:08 AM | #10 |
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This ran across my mind when I first got my bike as well. I usually try and find a spot that is not marked with no parking, fire lane, etc signs and is out of the way of the flow of regular foot traffic. If its not in anyone's way then no one will complain about it, and if its not in a restricted zone, the cops wont care, well at least I think they wont.
If all else fails, just ask the management of the places you like to frequent if its ok to park in certain areas. |
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March 20th, 2012, 08:10 AM | #11 |
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I park near the building up on the curb/sidewalk area. But not in a fire lane or colored curbs. Usually on the sidewalk on the side of the building is the best area.
At campus I park in a motorcycle parking spot. That is the only area in town that I know of with motorcycle parking. |
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March 20th, 2012, 09:46 AM | #12 |
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I like to stay safe and just park in a spot, dont pull in all the way though, or some dumb ass will speed in and trash your bike cuz he wont see it
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March 20th, 2012, 11:06 AM | #13 |
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It's totally true that this happens but sometimes I wonder if the same people will also crash into a Miata, Porsche, or Lotus that's parked slightly farther forward. Those cars are tiny and almost equivalent to 2 bikes parked side by side.
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March 20th, 2012, 11:11 AM | #14 |
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Don't ever park your bike ! Just keep riding !
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March 20th, 2012, 03:45 PM | #15 | ||
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March 20th, 2012, 07:03 PM | #16 |
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I park in normal parking spots. Not one establishment around me has a motorcycle specific parking spot... except at the high school, where I parked in the teacher lot in the zone with white lines. it was right by the door, and was waaaay quicker to get to class on time when I rolled out of bed late.
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March 20th, 2012, 07:07 PM | #17 |
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in california, the only place you cant park is in a handicapped spot. i frequently park on curbs or in gutters where cars cant get to.
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March 20th, 2012, 08:26 PM | #18 |
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man... I searched everywhere online but theres no straight answer. I searched atlanta city ordinance parking law and such but again nothing about motorcycles. Im so confused. I see bikes everyday on the highway near Downtown but there are none parked anywhere. what is going on???
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March 21st, 2012, 07:57 AM | #19 |
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Ask a couple of traffic policemen in Atlanta; they should know.
Search the Georgia Statutes, if you haven't done so. When in doubt, try to park on a regular spot that is clear of surrounding cars and still visible from where you are going to be. By doing so, you reduce the risk of the bike being stolen or crashed by inattentive drivers. If you can find a solid object, like a light pole, try chaining the bike to it. By doing so, you reduce the risk of the bike being lifted into a van or truck. Happy riding!
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March 21st, 2012, 08:11 AM | #20 |
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There are often spaces in Peachtree City that say that they are for golf carts only, but I always assume that it's because there isn't enough room there for cars and park my bike there anyway. I haven't been to PTC recently and only did that a few times in 2008, but no one said anything. A cop talked to me when I got fed up with a light not registering me and pushed it through a PTC crosswalk at 2AM, so they I doubt they simply overlooked me.
That said, I try to pick one of the marked off areas at the end of a row of spaces, but only when it isn't blue or next to a handicapped space (loading area for chair lifts). Usually, they are the inevitable triangular unused space at the end of a row of angled spaces. If I have to park in a normal space, I look for one next to bushes or a cart corral or something people can see through to know there is a bike there, as opposed to people swerving around that wall of a minivan and running over a bike they never saw. For that same reason, I park angled and as far back as possible. I'm always tempted to flaunt someone looking for room by hogging two spaces (double-parking) by squeezing in anyway, but I'm always scared of retaliation or them assuming that they have more room and knocking me down. |
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March 21st, 2012, 09:46 AM | #21 |
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The only thing I can add is that in my area very few places have motorcycle parking except a few college campuses, and even for them they're usually oddly out of the way.
If I can't park away from most people, I park in a way that, although my bike isn't hanging out into traffic, its at the very end of the parking space, passed the bumpers of the cars parked around me so that anyone driving down that lane will see the end of my bike. |
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March 21st, 2012, 10:16 AM | #22 |
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Most parking that's regulated by city and state regulations has to do with fire lanes, emergency exits, and handicapped reserved. Generally, if you're not prohibited by signage (Don't Block This Door) or pavement markings then the decision as to whether you can park somewhere is between you and the property owner. Many cities and urban areas restrict parking on sidewalks by statute, generally by prohibiting "vehicles" which include motorcycles, but you'll have to find those statues locally.
I generally park up close to the building in a way to avoid blocking any sidewalks, exit doors, etc, mainly to make it hard for thieves to get at the bike in a secluded manner. I haven't had any problems yet with the property managers asking me to not park there, though were they to do so I would be polite about it and take my business elsewhere. |
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March 21st, 2012, 02:15 PM | #26 |
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When I park, it often look around. If I see another bike parked up some where like next to the building, I'll park next to them as long as there are no signs saying "No Motorcycle Parking."
Most the walmarts or lowes here, let us park in those empty spots right next to their building (often on their "side walk"). At a local bowling ally they actually let us go up the sidewalk ramp, and park on the side walk right in front of their building. If its not posted, and you're really not sure, park normal. They really can't do anything if you're parking in a designated parking spot. Even when there's motorcycle parking, parking lots are still acceptable. We have many designated motorcycle parking for bikes at my campus, but every now and then you see a bike parked in a regular spot, despite many openings. When you do park in a regular spot, be smart about it. I often park my bike slanted (More bike to be able to see). Sometimes I'll park almost all the way side ways. I have as much right to park then as anyone else. I do not pull in all the way, in fact, I make sure I'm poking farther out then the cars next to me (within reason, of course). If I can't, then Im exactly at the edge of the spot, so cars notice me right away. Also if it's night, try parking close to the building, and under a lamp at best. Not in a very dark spot. Really, if it has designated, then try there. If not, and you've never seen a bike parked next to the building or on the curb, exorcise caution and park in the lot. Perhaps ask security or management if you really want to know. Just park share.
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