Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 529199)

Safety.

Originally Posted by Bryan (Post 529595)

Actually it is against the law to park on a public street in Sumter County.

Originally Posted by JoeC1947 (Post 529600)

I was under the impression that as long emergency vehicles can get by that it is both safe and legal to park on the street. Is that wrong?

Originally Posted by Bryan (Post 529595)

Actually it is against the law to park on a public street in Sumter County. Whether a Deputy chooses to enforce that law or now is (I guess) their call. If you are not happy with their decision, you can escalate it through the Sumter County Sheriffs Department chain of command (Sgt, LT, etc.).

The actual law, for those that want to read it, can be found in the Sumter County, Florida Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles And Traffic), Article II (Stopping, Standing And Parking), Division 1 (Sumter County Parking Ordinance), Section O-29 (Stopping, Standing Or Parking).

The short version - no on-street parking in unincorporated areas of Sumter County unless specifically authorized. Lots of short term exceptions noted (i.e. loading/unloading, meter reader, yard workers, etc.)

Originally Posted by gadaboutgal (Post 529810)

If everyone wants to have Sumter start enforcing this--then you better have enough driveway space when you have a party because this also means your guests cannot park their cars or golf carts in front of your house:shocked:

Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 529931)

Yes,You can park on the street. No,You will not receive a ticket.It is a public street,you can park every day of the year. I have been parking in the street here for years. I drive every day,so the car is being moved. Plenty of room for police and fire to drive around.Never could understand that golf carts and dog walkers had to walk around my cars was such a big deal. Just complainers.

Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 529907)

Like Bryan said, there are lots of short-term exceptions. Parking in the street for your party guests for a few hours would certainly be an exception. Do not get ridiculous with your comments and just apply some common sense.

Originally Posted by Roaddog53 (Post 530129)

I just wonder why we have the covenants/restrictions in TV anyway. It appears in all these threads that people come here and do what they want anyway. From what I am hearing in many of these the covenants are not or will not be enforced. When they DO get enforced, than they get "disappointed" on why they can't do what they want. After all, they could where they lived before and they say "what is it hurting anyway" lol

Originally Posted by Bryan (Post 529595)

Actually it is against the law to park on a public street in Sumter County. Whether a Deputy chooses to enforce that law or now is (I guess) their call. If you are not happy with their decision, you can escalate it through the Sumter County Sheriffs Department chain of command (Sgt, LT, etc.).

The actual law, for those that want to read it, can be found in the Sumter County, Florida Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles And Traffic), Article II (Stopping, Standing And Parking), Division 1 (Sumter County Parking Ordinance), Section O-29 (Stopping, Standing Or Parking).

The short version - no on-street parking in unincorporated areas of Sumter County unless specifically authorized. Lots of short term exceptions noted (i.e. loading/unloading, meter reader, yard workers, etc.)

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry (Post 530161)

What it seems to boil down to, is respect to our neighbors, and using good judgment. In our neighborhood, we have a policy, of using neighbors driveway, when they are gone. (if you have more then one car). We like the idea, because it looks like someone is there. We have neighbors who park in street every day (and night) and nothing is ever said. It certainly doesn't bother me, or others for that matter. "We are family" To each it's own!! Have a nice day!!!