While a car being booted on Sunday can seem like a miracle, it’s really just that you’re unlucky and got your car booted.
It’s true: parking rules can be enforced any day of the week, including Sunday. It doesn’t matter if it’s a holiday or not—parking rules don’t usually change on weekends. The only time they might is if there’s a special event happening (think street cleaning, parades, and concerts) in an area that are known to take place regularly.
In fact, a car that is in violation of parking regulations can be booted any day of the week.
In fact, a car that is in violation of parking regulations can be booted any day of the week.
But it doesn’t happen very often. Once you have been booted, you will generally receive a call or visit from the booting company within an hour or so to explain your options and get payment for your fine. It will also be explained to you that the booting company must take off the boot as soon as they are paid. And they aren’t allowed to damage your car in any way while doing so.
The fee for getting booted is pretty high, but not when compared to the alternative—moving trucks aren’t cheap! The fee varies based on location and sometimes increases after each hour that passes without payment, so don’t dilly-dally!
So never leave your car parked illegally on the street!
Don’t leave your car illegally parked anywhere ever, but especially not on Sundays! For example, the next time you’re visiting New York City for the weekend and you park in front of a hydrant, don’t be surprised if you come back to find it gone.
What are the parking rules in my city?
Parking rules vary depending on where you live. In some cases, local governments restrict parking to specific times on certain days (like San Francisco’s Monday street cleaning), while other cities have strict no-parking zones year-round (like Boston’s Downtown Crossing). Some cities also have “grace periods” or “prohibited hours,” which allow drivers to park at certain times that would otherwise be restricted if done elsewhere in town.
