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Parking rules

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Parking, whether in a built-up area or outside a built-up area is subject to a number of specific rules. Rules to be applied in built-up areas On a two-way road ·          stopping or parking is  on the right,  in the direction of travel, along the sidewalk ·          stop or parking is  prohibited on the left ·          the stop or the parking is authorized in the car parks or on the defined places On a one-way road ·          the stop or the parking can be done  on the right and on the left,  along the sidewalk and in the car parks or on the defined places At night or in poor visibility ·          it is not necessary to light its lights when the road is lit ·          however, it is necessary to  switch on the front and rear position lamps  when the road is not lit. Rules to be applied outside built-up areas On a two-way road ·          stopping or parking is  on the shoulder.  It is allowed on the left if the right shoulder is not passable or if it i

Parking in front of a gate or driveway

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Although this practice is particularly prevalent in large cities,  parking the vehicle in front of a gate or in front of a driveway is an offense. Drivers who might be tempted by the facility risk a 2nd class parking ticket for inconvenient parking. This is motivated by the fact that the position of the vehicle hinders the movement of other users. Moreover, even if it can be tolerated, parking in front of the gate or the driveway of his home is also an offense that can be punished. What are the risks of parking in front of a gate or driveway? Drivers who decide to take the risk of parking in front of a gate or driveway are in violation. Also, in case of control, they will be sanctioned. Indeed, French legislation provides that: "Any stop or parking embarrassing is punishable by the fine provided for the contraventions of the second class. Where the driver or the owner of the vehicle is absent or refuses, in spite of the officers' injunction, to stop the awkward parking

Parking facilities and equipment

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What are the rules and amenities related to parking? Generally, it is the duration during which the vehicle will be parked as well as the zone in which the set is which makes it possible to determine the amount of the parking rights which it will be necessary to pay with a time stamp. Then, to be able to park on some parking spaces, it is necessary to use a parking disk. Finally, near schools, railway stations or airports, it is not uncommon to find places reserved for shortstops: minute drop. Since January 1, 2018, the parking tickets that previously sanctioned parking infractions have disappeared in favor of the post-parking package. The timestamps Paid parking spaces are systematically associated with  pay and display machines .  Their operation makes it possible to determine the amount of the parking ticket to be purchased according to the duration during which the place will be occupied. On the latest timestamp models

Differences between stopping and parking

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What is the judgment? A stop is a momentary immobilization of the vehicle on the roadway. For the vehicle to be considered stopped, its driver must be in or near the vehicle. The reason for stopping may be: the ascent or descent of passengers, the loading or unloading of the vehicle, or any other reason, but always for a short time. What is parking? Parking is usually longer than stopping. The vehicle engine is off and the driver does not always stay close. A stationary or stationary vehicle must neither obstruct traffic nor represent a dangerous obstacle. It is forbidden to stop by car or to park on the sidewalk unless specifically marked on the ground.

Tips for parking your car well

Niche parking, what is it? The niche is the most feared of all types of parking and haunting a large number of city dwellers. It is essential when  you have to park in a space between two cars parked parallel to the roadway. To succeed in your niche, you must first arm yourself with a good dose of composure, have your bearings and ignore the driver who is impatient behind you. If any of these ingredients are missing, it is a failure and you will prefer to go around in circles for an hour or park in battle at the exit of the city. After activating your turn signal, make sure that the vehicle behind you does not stop you from realizing your niche. Reverse and back slowly in a straight line. When your rear wheels reach the rear bumper of the vehicle on your right, steer your wheels at 45 ° while continuing slowly backward. Counter-steering is the key step of the niche. It should start when the angle formed by your car and other vehicles is 45 °, or if you prefer, when y

Tips for parking your car in battle

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Parking in battle, what is it? Parking in battle consists of  parking on a square perpendicular to the road, at 90 °.  You usually park at the supermarket, in an underground car park or in your garage. First important tip: go backward.  Parking in reverse is easy to do and you will have excellent visibility when you leave.  In addition, this type of place is almost always in places where other vehicles move slowly. So you have time to park quietly and perform a corrective maneuver if necessary. The process of parking in battle is similar to that of parking on the cob. Activate your turn signal on the side of the coveted place and  slowly go backwards until the rear of your car reaches the level of the left front light of the one that will be then on your right. Brace your steering wheel and step back slowly. Good to know : The visibility on the left is not optimal when you park in the battle, do not hesitate to make a small walk before to straighten your car an

Some tips for parking your car on the cob or in battle and in a niche

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Whether you have had your license for the first time or the tenth time, you are supposed to know how to park your car. You are far from being the king or queen of parking despite your impeccable niche on the day of the race? These tips will help you to park in any way on the street, in a parking lot or in your garage. Parking on the cob, what is it? Parking on the cob is to park one's car on a square, usually bounded by white lines, which is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the road. It is an oblique parking lot, very common in agglomerations, whose angle can vary from 45 to 75 °. Tips for parking your car on the run Parking the car on the cob usually does not cause any major difficulty, especially since this maneuver is almost always in the forward direction. When your front bumper reaches the height of free space, point your steering wheel to the right and slowly insert. Check your right exterior

Leave a parking lot almost blocked with an unusual manoeuvre

This time I focus on the genius of conduct @ r, which has given the mill in such a way, that it has left everyone with their mouths open or almost, thanks to a lavish manoeuvre. And as always, I don't exaggerate a bit.  In the video, you can see a large car trying to leave a parking space , almost blocked by other tourism, an operation that at first sight seems completely impossible.  Well, no!!! This escapism teacher, who might well be an outstanding student of Harry Houdini, manages to, so that in a little less than a rooster sings, emerge victories from the challenge. And the most incredible thing is that it does not touch the rest of the vehicles parked in the place. Take it now. That's how my eyes look after seeing how this hybrid spends them between Fernando Alonso and Carlos Saenz.  P.S. And as the thing is about parking , I leave other manoeuvres worthy of being included in the driving record. I have seen unfortunate attempts at parking, “triumphant”

What is the Successful parking?

For most driver's license applicants, parking maneuvers are synonymous with long hours of training, and sometimes for a result that is far from satisfactory. However, the proper control of these maneuvers has become a mandatory step, not only in terms of the REMC, but also to win the coveted driving license. Whether it is a niche, a parking lot on the cob or in battle,  the candidate for the exam  will have to demonstrate perfect knowledge of the rules of safety as well as an excellent control of his vehicle. What are the parking maneuvers to know to get the B license? During the practical driver's license examination, 3 types of parking maneuvers are likely to be requested by the inspector: the slot, the front or rear parking lot and parking in battle. In any case, it is strongly advised to blow a good blow before carrying out the maneuver, then to maintain a high level of concentrate until the vehicle is correctly parked in the indicated location. Thus, an inspecto

Spot Angels and Parkimeter begin a strategic collaboration

Spot Angels and the Barcelona-based parking platform , Parkimeter, have established a strategic collaboration that will enhance the driver experience. Spot Angels, the San Francisco parking app included in both the App Store and the Play Store and described by Google as "the Waze for parking", and the parking platform based in Barcelona, ​​Parkimeter, a booking provider for secure parking in More than 150 cities in Europe have established a strategic collaboration that will improve the experience of drivers, gathering data from street parking with guarded parking and integrated payment. The collaboration will allow car manufacturers to provide a complete parking experience for drivers, helping them find parking easily at the destination, avoid parking tickets and reserve and pay for parking. Parkimeter street locations and payment capacity will be incorporated into the best parking maps on Spot Angels street for car manufacturers. The collaboration also includes the