Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:17     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
If you didn’t do the work to make that spot available then you should know you shouldn’t park in it. It’s called common courtesy.

On any other day a specific spot on a public street is fair game.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:34     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
It's public parking. Not everyone is able to clear a space.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:34     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Answers to this question will vary widely based on location. I live in a dense neighborhood in DC. It's impossible to save spots. I'm expecting my shoveled-out spot to be taken when I come home from work on Monday, and am hoping to find someone else's. It's just the way it works around here.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:32     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:no one has the right to save their parking spot with chairs. wtf.



Correct!
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:27     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Some jerk took my spot in 45 minutes at 6am. I couldn't belive it, other spots were open and available but the jerk wanted mine.


But it's that just 'snow spreading' on your part?


Wow, I can't figure out what you're trying to say at all.

Anyone else know why posts like this are happening all the time here now?
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:25     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
no one has the right to save their parking spot with chairs. wtf.

Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:24     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
No. This is DC. Saving spots is not a thing. I've heard this is a thing in Boston. It is not in DC. Get over it.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:19     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:If you take someone's shoveled spot, either leave a note on your car offering to help shovel out the original shoveler's new space or offer to move once the original shoveler returns.


No. They have no proof they shoveled it. No.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:09     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
If you take someone's shoveled spot, either leave a note on your car offering to help shovel out the original shoveler's new space or offer to move once the original shoveler returns.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 13:02     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
You don't own the spot.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 12:58     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:Now that your car has been dug out of the parking space, do you have the right to 'reserve' it for when you come back? Is it an etiquette breach if I should remove your folding chairs and park on up in the space? Am I rude? If you punch my car, is it rude?


Yes you’re a lazy and entitled POS
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 12:55     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Some jerk took my spot in 45 minutes at 6am. I couldn't belive it, other spots were open and available but the jerk wanted mine.


But it's that just 'snow spreading' on your part?



????????
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 12:53     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:I think it is horribly rude to take someone's hard-earned/shoveled parking spot in a storm such as the one we have had. It is more than rude and rings of the person's sense of entitlement.
However, it is not illegal to steal that spot so there is that. But, yes, in the world of "snow etiquette" a person should not take another's spot ever.


For how long?

When I came back my spot had been taken, so I have to find another shoveled spot to use. I live here, and have to park.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 12:52     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it is horribly rude to take someone's hard-earned/shoveled parking spot in a storm such as the one we have had. It is more than rude and rings of the person's sense of entitlement.
However, it is not illegal to steal that spot so there is that. But, yes, in the world of "snow etiquette" a person should not take another's spot ever.


This. And if I saw that person punch your car, I’d have no problem with it. On a jury I’d acquit, and if police asked me if I saw them punch your car I’d say no.

Shoveling snow in extreme snow conditions trumps normal rules about public parking spots.


No one’s having a jury trial for misdemeanor destruction of property. Calm it down, sister.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 12:49     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:I think it is horribly rude to take someone's hard-earned/shoveled parking spot in a storm such as the one we have had. It is more than rude and rings of the person's sense of entitlement.
However, it is not illegal to steal that spot so there is that. But, yes, in the world of "snow etiquette" a person should not take another's spot ever.


This. And if I saw that person punch your car, I’d have no problem with it. On a jury I’d acquit, and if police asked me if I saw them punch your car I’d say no.

Shoveling snow in extreme snow conditions trumps normal rules about public parking spots.