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288. Parking violation
A parking violation occurs when a vehicle is parked contrary to the traffic rules, signs, road markings or parking conditions that apply at that location. Examples include parking where it is prohibited, obstructing traffic, using a reserved space without authorisation or exceeding an applicable parking restriction.
Parking violations may result in fines, parking charges, wheel clamping, removal of the vehicle or other enforcement measures, depending on the country and the type and seriousness of the violation.
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What is a parking violation?
A parking violation occurs when a vehicle is parked in a way that does not comply with the applicable traffic rules, signs, markings or parking conditions.
What are common parking violations?
Examples include parking where prohibited, blocking a sidewalk or crossing, using a reserved space without permission, failing to pay or exceeding a permitted parking time.
What can happen after a parking violation?
Depending on local law and the offence, the vehicle owner or driver may receive a fine, parking charge or other enforcement measure, and a dangerously or illegally parked vehicle may sometimes be removed.

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