The SFMTA requests that residents wait for approximately 72 hours before complaining about a stored or abandoned vehicle-a policy that tends to help prevent harassment or abuses of the overtime parking program. This overtime parking restriction is generally enforced by the SFMTA as a result of one or more initial complaints from residents who have concerns about vehicles being stored or abandoned in their neighborhoods. A Marking Notice found missing on the overtime vehicle does not affect the enforcement officer’s authority to tow when the officer returns to the marked location. If you do not return to move the marked vehicle by the date and time listed on the Marking Notice, the vehicle may be towed for being parked overtime when the SFMTA enforcement officer returns to its previously marked location. You should not simply drive around and return to the same parking spot. To avoid being cited for being parked overtime or to avoid being cited and towed, the vehicle must be moved to another location such as around the corner, across the street or into the next block. Having a current (or temporary) RPP decal for the same RPP zone, or a displayed DP placard, does not provide an exemption from this overtime restriction. Vehicles parked beyond the maximum 72 hour limit may be issued a warning in the form of a Marking Notice affixed to the vehicle’s windshield, and one or more of its wheels may be marked at the same time. In the absence of other posted restrictions, such as residential parking permit (RPP) zones, street sweeping, meters or posted time limits, a regular-sized passenger vehicle or motorcycle is allowed to park in one spot for up to 72 hours without being cited for overtime parking. Follow these additional tips to be sure you won't be hit with a ticket: 72 Hour Maximum We at the SFMTA want to help everyone in San Francisco park legally, and we know that reading the signs is half the battle.
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