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Hi all,
I have a “gual permanent” (paid up until June 2020) covering the front of my garage which is directly on the street with parking places each side. As I’m so central the road gets really busy for parking.
Does anyone know if I am permitted to park and block in my own garage? Will I get a ticket or towed?
When I’ve asked locals I just get a shrug!
Thanks
Steve
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:00pm
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HI here is a interesting article regarding parking
No Parking or “Vado” Signs
Some people buy Keep Clear or No Parking signs at hardware stores and put them in front of their drives/garages. These signs are not valid if they are used as a Keep Clear sign or to prohibit parking on the public road, since the Town Hall regulates and has authority for parking regulations in the zone.
Remember that when you pay for a proper “Vado” or Keep Clear sign, you are paying to have the right of way of vehicles to your garage, not the parking space on a public road. Some people think that they can park their vehicle at the door of their garage, where it has a “Vado” sign in order to be able to access the drive. Only when they are fined they realise that the Keep Clear sign gives them the right of free access to the garage, and it is not meant to stop other people parking on the public road in front of their access, but allow them to do it themselves. This is not the purpose of a Vado. Simply put: a Vado means it cannot be blocked, someone cannot park there.
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 9:07pm
Thanks - useful article.
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