Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 16:03     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:It seems I disagree with most is these posters. It is public street and you can park where you are able. How do we know if the person who dug out the space is coming back?

It sucks for sure, but park where you can. If you can’t afford to move your car, take uber.


Exactly. The lunacy of chairs and signs is not deterring anyone.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 16:02     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Yeah you don’t get to reserve a spot on the street no matter how hard you worked to clear it. That’s just tough shit.

Btw I live in DC and park on the street.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:59     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
It seems I disagree with most is these posters. It is public street and you can park where you are able. How do we know if the person who dug out the space is coming back?

It sucks for sure, but park where you can. If you can’t afford to move your car, take uber.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:54     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
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.


It’s not yours. Go park in one of the other open spots and move on with your life.


Found the a-hole.


If you’ve cleared a spot, you get a spot. End of story.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:43     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.


It’s not yours. Go park in one of the other open spots and move on with your life.


Found the a-hole.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:36     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
So many jerks around here especially when there is bad weather.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:34     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
In Boston, you are only allowed to use a spaceholder for 48 hours after the official end of a snow emergency.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:34     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
As long as you’ve cleared a spot, you can take a clear spot. Each one clear one.

Or, stop being poor and pay for garage parking.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:34     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


I’m aware of that, sister. I was being hyperbolic to underscore my position. Next time try to make a valuable contribution to a thread. Perhaps you are the type to steal other people’s spots and mooch off the hard work of others.


I have a driveway, so nope. Thank you for your incredibly valuable contribution to this thread.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:34     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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?


If you remove my folding chairs, I slash your tires. This is basic snow etiquette, and you shouldn't expect any less.


+1. This is what I'm used to. You get what you ask for.


+2. This is why I didn't dig out my car and take metro instead.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:31     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
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?


If you remove my folding chairs, I slash your tires. This is basic snow etiquette, and you shouldn't expect any less.


+1. This is what I'm used to. You get what you ask for.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:31     Subject: Re:Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:
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.


I’m aware of that, sister. I was being hyperbolic to underscore my position. Next time try to make a valuable contribution to a thread. Perhaps you are the type to steal other people’s spots and mooch off the hard work of others.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:29     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?


If you remove my folding chairs, I slash your tires. This is basic snow etiquette, and you shouldn't expect any less.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:23     Subject: Snow Etiquette - 'Saving' the clear parking space that you cleared of snow
Anonymous wrote:Idk, I think in the city where the cars turn over a lot and people come and go all day, you can’t save a space. But in the burbs, I think it’s okay to park in a cleared space temporarily but not overnight. Like if I take my kid for an afternoon play date, I will park in a cleared space on their street if it’s vacant and not blocked. But I wouldn't park overnight in someone’s cleared space near my house.


Don't do it! We spent 3 plus hours digging our cars out. If I run to the store, I'm going to need that spot back. We don't have a driveway and rely on street parking!
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 15:20     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.



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