This came as a surprise
I have an enclosed utility trailer parked in front of my house in Minneapolis, because I'm moving, and it is a lot easier to park on pavement than in the back yard, especially in winter. And handier t...
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Here's a cut'n'paste copy of the ordinance I violated:
"478.85. - Parking of unattached trailers prohibited.
No person shall stop, stand or park a trailer which is not attached to a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle on any street or highway except as otherwise specifically exempted by Minneapolis City Ordinances or state law. A "trailer" for the purpose of this section is any vehicle without motor power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. For the purposes of this section, "not attached" means a trailer that is not attached to a motor vehicle in such a manner that the motor vehicle and trailer can immediately be operated in a safe and legal manner without further attachment."
This is a Minneapolis city ordinance. The ticket is absolutely valid; I did exactly what the city says I can't. My only excuse is ignorance, and as they always say, ignorance is no excuse. I have an appointment with a hearing officer later this month, and will basically beg forgiveness, as I have not a leg to stand on. I can only hope the hearing officer is in a good mood; otherwise I'll just pony up the $42 and chalk it up to experience. If I was working instead of retired, I would just pony up anyway instead of taking time off work.
"478.85. - Parking of unattached trailers prohibited.
No person shall stop, stand or park a trailer which is not attached to a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle on any street or highway except as otherwise specifically exempted by Minneapolis City Ordinances or state law. A "trailer" for the purpose of this section is any vehicle without motor power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. For the purposes of this section, "not attached" means a trailer that is not attached to a motor vehicle in such a manner that the motor vehicle and trailer can immediately be operated in a safe and legal manner without further attachment."
This is a Minneapolis city ordinance. The ticket is absolutely valid; I did exactly what the city says I can't. My only excuse is ignorance, and as they always say, ignorance is no excuse. I have an appointment with a hearing officer later this month, and will basically beg forgiveness, as I have not a leg to stand on. I can only hope the hearing officer is in a good mood; otherwise I'll just pony up the $42 and chalk it up to experience. If I was working instead of retired, I would just pony up anyway instead of taking time off work.
