Parking: everything you need to know
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In some urban areas, parking space can be very difficult. Several alternatives may be available to you, such as outdoor parking near your home or a private parking space. In this article, we will answer all your questions about parking, public or private, its cost and even how to get your car out of a private parking lot!
🚗 How do I get a parking space in front of my house?
If you don't have a personal garage, the best solution is obviously a parking space in front of your house. There are several steps you can take to get a parking space as close to your home as possible:
- Get a parking card for your stay : depending on the city in which you live, you can contact the mayor's office. This card allows you to park at reduced rates on the streets near your home; it may be free of charge depending on the municipality of your residence. Its validity period does not exceed 3 years;
- Ask your town hall to ask Panel no parking : If you have a home with a reserved space in front of the gate, you can often encounter inconvenient parking lots. It is forbidden to put this sign on your own, so you can ask the mayor's office about it. This guarantees you a parking space in front of your house;
- Compare different parking offers : Several companies allow you to rent parking spaces for a specific period or subscribe on a monthly or yearly basis. Look for the ones that are closest to you and at an attractive price according to your budget;
- Request for the creation of a parking space for the disabled : If you are a disabled person and there is no disabled parking space near your home, you can apply to the City Hall. They will need to create one upon presentation of your disabled parking card.
⚠️ How do I get my car out of the private parking lot?
When the car is parked Wrong Way in a private car park, the owner, co-owner, property manager, manager or tenant can send Querry removal with a judicial police officer competent in the relevant territory.
You have two options:
- If you know the owner of a parked car : Legal notice must be sent to the last person to pick up the vehicle within 8 days from the date of receipt of this certified letter. If, after this period, the vehicle has not been removed, then it will be necessary to contact the police to prove that the legal notice was sent by certified mail so that they can establish the arrest;
- If you do not know the identity of the owner of the parked car : it is necessary to contact the police with a request for identification, followed by a request for removal. In this case, the official notification to the vehicle owner is sent by the police.
👨🔧 How to install a parking arch?
To protect your parking space, you can also install a parking arch. It is necessary that request permission from your caregiver. Follow our step by step guide to complete the installation.
Required material:
- New parking arch
- Protective gloves
- Toolbox
- Concrete drill
Step 1: outline construction lines on concrete
Before drilling, mark the ground to drill through the concrete and then install the dowels.
Step 2: Install the legs
Place the feet level with the floor holes, then tighten the screws with a 10mm spanner.
Step 3: screw each tube
They need to be screwed on with bolts on each of the previously installed legs. Then install the lock and red reflective stripes.
💸 How much does a parking space cost?
Buying a parking space is a real investment, the price of which depends mainly on your living space. Average car seat 22 000 € purchase. However, in a city like Paris, the price can go up to 31 000 €... In more rural areas, the cost of a parking space varies from 6 euros vs 000 euros.
You are now an expert in the field of parking, whether it is a public or private parking space. As you have seen in this article, it is important to consider the current legislation before doing anything, especially regarding the installation of a parking arch if you live in a joint property. Parking spaces are selling out quickly and Fines can increase quickly if parked irregularly!
