Sign Parking
If a no parking sign is faded to the point where it is completely white and illegible, can it be enforced?
I parked in a zone that was apparently a no-parking zone last night and my car got towed. I noticed that there was a rectangular sign hanging on the fence directly in front of where I parked my car but even with the headlights shining directly on it, it still appeared to be a blank white sign. Is it legal that my car was towed even though the sign that was posting this parking restriction was unreadable?
Excellent question! Here’s where we find out who among us attended all the Creditors’ Remedies lectures at law school. Well, yes, a photo of the illegible sign is good but quite apart from that it’s worth checking whether a parking violation is sufficient at law for a municipality to seize an asset such as a car. Usually remedies are limited by the value of creditor’s interest in the asset. Here, the municipality has NO interest in your car and NO right to seize it. This is not common knowledge b/c supposedly it’s in the public interest to take a strong line against ‘illegal’ parking. But seizing property (towing) unless there is legislation that specifically provides for this in the circs described is verboten. In fact, in some jurisdictions, creditor/debtor legislation actually provides money damages to those whose property has been wrongfully seized in addition to an action in conversion (theft, really). Check it out. You might have some fun with this or maybe brighten an atty’s day. Last time I checked the fee required by these towing contractors to liberate a vehicle so seized was quite considerable!
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Neon-498 JURASSIC PARK Movie Beer Bar Neon Sign $0.01 |
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JURASSIC PARK MOVIE BEER BAR NEON LIGHT SIGN sd016 $0.01 |
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Neon498 JURASSIC PARK Movie Beer Bar Neon Sign $0.01 |
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JURASSIC PARK MOVIE BEER BAR NEON LIGHT SIGN sd016 $0.01 |
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Handicapped Reserved Parking Sign: Metal, Blue $0.01 |
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SD016 Jurassic Park Action Movie Display Neon Light Sign $0.01 |
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VR-0008 No Parking Sign Neon Light Sign $0.01 |
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PARKING FOR SOCCER MOM ONLY SIGN $0.99 |
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170240B LED Sign VIP Parking Only Club Business Light KOU17 $0.99 |
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No Parking Anytime Sign – Authentic Street Sign – 12″x18″ $0.99 |
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No Parking Between Signs – Authentic Street Sign – 12″x18″ $0.99 |
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DISNEY LANYARD ANIMAL KINGDOM PARKING SIGN UNICORN PIN $0.99 |
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Jeep Parking Only Aluminum Diamond Tread Sign $0.99 |
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WDW Animal Kingdom Parking Sign (Peacock) Disney Pin $0.99 |
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Zombie parking only sign fridge magnet $0.99 |
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Baseball POSTCARD of Original Sign for Comiskey Park, Chicago White Sox $0.99 |
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Prince-Sign ‘O’ The Times-3:44 Edit Version-Both Sides-Paisley Park-WB-Dj 45-LSN $0.99 |
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Vintage NO PARKING THIS SIDE reflective metal industrial SIGN ROAD bar wall art $0.99 |
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O SCALE TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS, NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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“HOME IS WHERE YOU PARK IT” MOTORHOME/RV THEME WOOD SIGN 5X6″ HANDPAINTED $0.99 |
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N SCALE TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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HO SCALE TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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HO SCALE TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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N SCALE TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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RAILROAD TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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HO SCALE TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS NO PARKING ON RAILROAD TRACKS EXCEPT….. 10X16 SIGN $0.99 |
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classic BASEBALL ONLY PARKING SIGN $0.99 |
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Neon-498 JURASSIC PARK Movie Beer Bar Neon Sign $0.99 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $0.99 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $0.99 |
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J640W LED Sign Linkin Park Bar Pub Light Sign $0.99 |
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OHIO STATE BUCKEYE FANS PARKING ONLY TIN SIGN FOR WALL GREAT FOR MAN CAVE GUC $1.00 |
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Charlotte Bobcats NBA Reserved Parking Sign 11×17 $1.00 |
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Los Angeles Clippers NBA Reserved Parking Sign 11×17 $1.00 |
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Hy-Ko Prod. 805 10X14 NO PARKING SIGN $1.05 |
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Traffic Sign: Parking Area 3.5″ H (Playmobil Down Town/City–Diorama Miniature) $1.25 |
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Plastic 9″ x 12″ NO PARKING SIGN Black/Orange $1.25 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $1.30 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $1.30 |
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Zoo Sign/Animal Park Entrance: Yellow 6″ (Playmobil Zoo 3240 Replacement Part) $1.39 |
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Zoo Sign/Animal Park Entrance: Yellow 6″ (Playmobil Zoo 3240 Replacement Part) $1.39 |
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Playmobil 4480 city life garden center flower shop parking sign geobra toy 5403 $1.49 |
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Traffic or Construction Sign: No Cars/No Parking 3″ H (Playmobil–Diorama Mini) $1.49 |
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Playmobil Park Forest Garbage Can w/ No Horse Sign 3822 $1.49 |
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No Parking Sign by EverMark Bolt-On Marking System $1.50 |
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DISNEY Hidden Mickey Magic Kingdom Parking Sign Daisy PIN $1.52 |
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‘ DISABLED PARKING ONLY ‘ Information Sign S $1.55 |
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Funny Decal Sticker Warning No Parking sign X4ZE6 $1.70 |
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Decal Sticker Funny Warning NO Parking sign X4KR8 $1.70 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $1.80 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $1.80 |
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Disney 1982 EPCOT CENTER Opening PRESS Event Backstage Parking Access Decal Sign $1.92 |
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NO PARKING – Residential / Commercial 8″ x 12″ Plastic Red & Black Sign $1.95 |
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NO PARKING – 8″ x 12″ Fluorescent Plastic Sign RED $1.95 |
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24 Plastic Signs – For Rent,Keep Out,No Parking,Exit,Help Wanted,Apartment For R $1.94 |
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300 x 100 Parking Director Sign (12399) $1.96 |
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300 x 100 Parking Disabled Sign (12397) $1.96 |
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300 x 100 Parking Residents Only Sign (12392) $1.96 |
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2272 Highest Point Sign Trail Ridge Road Rocky Mt. Nat’l Park Old Postcard Colo. $1.99 |
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playmobil 3489 series parking sign used $1.99 |
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NO PARKING Sticker Sign Vinyl Decal Park Door Window $1.99 |
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NO PARKING Sticker Sign Vinyl Decal Park Door Window $1.99 |
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Street Sign Magnet 1 pk “No Parking /Crime Watch” Locker/Refregerator 5″x 4″ $1.99 |
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VINTAGE PHOTO- MEN -BEL- PARK RESTAURANT SIGN $1.99 |
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ECHO PARK PAPER “THIS & THAT CHARMING” SIGNS 12X12 CARDSTOCK-2 SHEETS $1.99 |
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Aluminum 10″x14″ No Parking Sign by Hy Ko Products 805 $1.99 |
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NEW Fluorescent Plastic Sign – 8″ X 12″ NO PARKING $1.99 |
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NO PARKING Plastic Sign 12″ x 8″ $1.99 |
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90 Min Parking This Side Sign Miami FL Postcard $2.00 |
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Bitch Parking Sign $2.00 |
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RESERVED PARKING FOR EARNHARDT JR. FANS SIGN $2.00 |
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No Parking Sign, 24″x24″, used. $2.00 |
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Funny Decal Sticker Warning No Parking sign X4ZE6 $2.00 |
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Decal Sticker Funny Warning NO Parking sign X4KR8 $2.00 |
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Postcard 920592 Oasis Mara 29 Palms Sign Natl Park $2.00 |
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Disney Pin Hidden Mickey Cast Lanyard Magic Kingdom Parking Sign Set – Goofy $2.00 |
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Disney Pin Hidden Mickey Cast Lanyard Magic Kingdom Parking Sign Set Daisy Duck $2.00 |
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Disney Pin – Parking Signs with Figment ( Journey ) $2.00 |
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Strictly No Parking Outside These Premises Sign Sticker $2.12 |
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Playmobil 3489 police set parking street sign & pole $2.14 |
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Disabled Car Parking Sticker-Disability Wheelchair- Mobility Sign-Handicapped $2.18 |
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Disabled Reserved Car Parking Sticker-Disability- Mobility Sign-Handicapped $2.18 |
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Fenway Park “Street” Sign “New” $2.25 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Church Parking Only Poster/Sign. $2.25 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Math Teacher Parking Poster/Sign. $2.25 |
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NO PARKING RED /BLACK 8″X12″ HARDWARE STORE SIGN $2.27 |
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Playmobil 4480 city life series parking blue sign $2.29 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $2.30 |
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No Parking Sign Wall Window Car Vinyl Sticker Decal Mural – Pick Size $2.30 |
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Playmobil zoo series recreational acuatic park seal fish sign for collectors $2.30 |
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Funny Decal Sticker Warning No Parking sign X4ZE6 $2.30 |
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Decal Sticker Funny Warning NO Parking sign X4KR8 $2.30 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Patriot Parking Sign P322 $2.35 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Parking for Argentineans Sign $2.35 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Parking for Italians Sign $2.35 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Emt Parking Sign $2.35 |
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Reserved Parking Treasurer Sign P671 Miniatures $2.35 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Boat parking sign $2.35 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Bicycle Parking Sign $2.35 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Dietitian Parking Sign $2.35 |
