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London Company Hires "Van-Sitters" to Double Park Its Cars and Run from Traffic Wardens
In most of Europe’s biggest cities, the lack of parking spaces is probably the most stressful aspect of being a driver. Not to mention the cost of parking or the fines for illegal parking, which can amount to £120 (€142) in London. The UK’s capital has to be one of Europe’s most driver-unfriendly cities – huge parking fines aside, there’s also the congestion charge, traffic cameras that follow your every step, 20 mph speed limits (32 km/h) – and we’re sure Londoners can add many more to this list.
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An Increasing Number Of U.s. Parking Garages Charge Suvs More Than Other Body Styles
If you’re an SUV owner or driver you should prepare to pay more for parking, as a strange practice is beginning to spread across the United States, especially in big cities with limited space. SUV and truck drivers are required to pay more for...
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Toyota Owner Teaches Jaguar Driver Taking Two Parking Spots A Lesson
Have you ever been frustrated with a driver who takes up more than one parking spots with his or her car? Sure you have, but usually there's nothing you can do about it other than nag and lose your calm for a few minutes as you look for another place...
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Ford's Awesomely Cool Parisian Pinball Park Prank
In today's congested cities, people are forced to learn how to park in very tight spaces if they don't want to drive in circles for hours on end, but as you have probably seen time and time again, not all manage to master the art of parking....
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Parking Prices Study: London And Sydney Top The List
If you happen to own a car and for any reason decide to rent a parking space in the centre of London or Sydney, rising gas prices will be the least of your worries. According to a recent study performed by Colliers International, a property consultancy,...
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Quiz: Would You Pay $200,000 For A Parking Space?
Here’s a question for all you big city dwellers out there: How far would you go for a parking space? Some people in cities such as NYC, Chicago and Boston have gone as far as paying over $200,000 for a deeded parking space. Since property values...
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