[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

There's more than enough parking available in the area for employees to park that's within a 5 minute or less walk to Red Sauce. Click here to take a look-see google Satellite view showing a 5 minute walking route sample.

Very interesting SkyGuy!!!! I learned something

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by michaelmangione

I live in The Villages. I pay to live in The Villages. However I cannot park my car in the parking lot behind behind Red Sauce because I work at a restaurant within walking distance to this parking lot. Recently a tow truck was about to tow my car because I had a shirt on from a restaurant that I work at. In that same lot, people in cars as well as golf carts are always parked illegal along the curbing borders, preventing an open area for emergancy vehicles to enter and exit this area in case of an emergency such as fire or some other serious event. I do not know who authorizes this tow company to haul these cars away, but maybe they should be more concerned about having access for a fire truck or other type of emergency vehicle. After all there are at least three restaurants there that are always fill of people and and if a fire or something serious breaks out, easy access could save a life.

There is something about your post that I don't understand or you have left out or not made clear.

I don't think anyone would tow a car unless there was good reason for it and working at a restaurant is not a good reason.

[asianthree]

Well to give you an example I work in a hospital system. I am at the in the country hospital, this week I had to go downtown and I parked in the visitor lot which I was...when I came out ther was a ticket on my car for illegal parking. So I went up to the officer showed him my badge and a record of the emergency procedure being done...he was not happy took the ticket back, and told me next time I come here to remove my hospital sticker...I smiled at him and said next time you are up to the country we won't write you a ticket, they leave a note on the car, and it says welcome how can we help you today...

[Mikiem]

Originally Posted by eremite06

I agree, there is an abundance of illegal parking in that lot. I don't think your vehicle was being towed due to the shirt you had on. You were probably illegally parked as well.

I'm just glad Sumter county is finally addressing the parking issue in the square. It's about time!!

Maybe you did not read or comprehend my whole post. Yes I was legally parked, it was 10.30 am. The tow truck driver is standing by to tow cars of employees of nearby shops and restaurants that park there. Is that to hard to understand.?

[graciegirl]

Are there parking places in that area that say " Parking for Red Sauce patrons only"?

In one of your earlier posts you said your wife worked at Red Sauce briefly.


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[pooh]

Originally Posted by michaelmangione

Maybe you did not read or comprehend my whole post. Yes I was legally parked, it was 10.30 am. The tow truck driver is standing by to tow cars of employees of nearby shops and restaurants that park there. Is that to hard to understand.?

When you started your employment, was it mentioned that parking close to where you work could result in cars being towed? Maybe you might discuss this with your manager at work. In the meantime, it is probably better to park a bit away. Seems to be a common practice for many businesses, staff/employees park a bit away from the business so patrons/patients can park closer.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by michaelmangione

Maybe you did not read or comprehend my whole post. Yes I was legally parked, it was 10.30 am. The tow truck driver is standing by to tow cars of employees of nearby shops and restaurants that park there. Is that to hard to understand.?

Well yes.
How did the tow truck driver know which cars belonged to employees? Did he/she have a list?
If a vehicle was towed what was the reason given for the tow when you went to claim the vehicle?
How many vehicles have been towed?
Where are they towed too?

[Mikiem]

Originally Posted by mikiem

i live in the villages. I pay to live in the villages. However i cannot park my car in the parking lot behind behind red sauce because i work at a restaurant within walking distance to this parking lot. Recently a tow truck was about to tow my car because i had a shirt on from a restaurant that i work at. In that same lot, people in cars as well as golf carts are always parked illegal along the curbing borders, preventing an open area for emergancy vehicles to enter and exit this area in case of an emergency such as fire or some other serious event. I do not know who authorizes this tow company to haul these cars away, but maybe they should be more concerned about having access for a fire truck or other type of emergency vehicle. After all there are at least three restaurants there that are always fill of people and and if a fire or something serious breaks out, easy access could save a life.

finally the villages is putting warning signs on illegally parked vehicles at sumter square parking lots. Thank you!!!

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by Mikiem

finally the villages is putting warning signs on illegally parked vehicles at sumter square parking lots. Thank you!!!

Glad to hear it. Funny though how they waited for the Birds to fly before they started.

[scarecrow1]

I guess they use the old license plates that people put on their carts to write the parking ticket to? I have been to that parking lot many times and have seen carts parked all over the place but not blocking access to emergency vehicles. I think they should paint lines for cart parking around the perimeter of the circle and make it legal. More parking is always a good thing. Handicap people should be mad at the handicap spots posted around the square as they are in violation of the Americans with disabilities act.

[mulligan]

There are plenty of properly sized and marked handicap spots in the lots.

[simpkinp]

And I see people who park in the "hash marked"" areas for handicapped van access, and they see nothing wrong with that. They also deserve tickets. Back to the topic, seems like they had to have a way to ID the employees' cars or someone is calling the tow truck on them without discussing it with the persons being towed. Shame on them as it will be expensive to get their. Car back from the impound lot. It's not like the employees make a ton of money.

[57ChevyFI]

Originally Posted by Mikiem

Maybe you did not read or comprehend my whole post. Yes I was legally parked, it was 10.30 am. The tow truck driver is standing by to tow cars of employees of nearby shops and restaurants that park there. Is that to hard to understand.?

Not sure if you are getting scammed. Tow trucks do not tow cars off of private property without the business owners permission. As for The Villages or their property, they are totally against towing vehicles unless they obstruct emergency vehicles, and even then they will attempt to find the owner rather than tow your vehicle.

[njbchbum]

fwiw:

from the district gov website Village Community Development Districts

"Parking in Unauthorized Areas

"Community Watch and local law enforcement officials are teaming up in a new safety initiative to prevent golf carts and other vehicles from driving and parking on our sidewalks and other unauthorized areas. Not only is it in violation of District Rules, but driving and parking on the sidewalks is also extremely dangerous for our residents and guests enjoying a casual stroll through the community.

"Have you noticed the traffic cones that have been placed along our sidewalks at handicapped access points on the squares? The cones were placed there originally to discourage vehicles from parking on our sidewalks. In the first phase of our new initiative Community Watch will remove the existing traffic cones. Community Watch will now place red and black “WARNING” signs on vehicles parked in unauthorized areas. The warnings reference District Rules and are designed to educate vehicle operators of their parking infractions.

"Community Watch will partner with law enforcement in the second phase of the initiative to attempt to identify and notify owners of vehicles parked in violation of the District Rules. Owners will be given the opportunity to move their vehicles. As a last resort, drivers of vehicles repeatedly parked in violation of the District Rules may be prohibited access to any District property. We hope this action is not required, but the safety of our residents and guests must be assured.

"Please assist us in making our sidewalks safe for our residents and guests."

am sure this was posted there some time ago as i believe i read it before leaving last april.

[ROCKETMAN]

I work at publix in colony and from jan.-april, there is always a reminder at the punch clock not to park anywhere in front of the store or in the front sections on the side of the store. All year we are not supposed to park immediately in front of the store. I suppose they could write you up in your file if you were found in violation, but legally i don't think they can tell you where to park.