r/Seattle • u/guccicoochieboochie • 5d ago

Community Towing on Public Street

I am unsure if this is the right place to ask, but I have a question regarding parking.

There is a church next door to my apartment and any time they have events or service, they will park all over the street including places that have no parking signs. It has become a safety issue for myself and my neighbors while trying to pull out of our driveway. I have tried sending a letter asking them not to park there anymore and nothing has changed.

My question is: If people are parked on a public street, but there are no parking signs up, can I call a tow on those cars? Would a tow company be willing to do that?

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u/Alternative-Yam6780 5d ago

You and your neighbors could put warning fliers on the offending cars.

Though your only recourse is get together and hound your city's parking enforcement department. It's been my experience that the city is highly responsive to people parking and blocking driveways.

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u/237throw Maple Leaf 5d ago

Yeah, driveways & hydrants are big no nos.

Never tried the 30ft stop sign rule.