Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Here in Philly, a lot of bike lanes prohibit "parking." According to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, "parking" is different than "stopping" or "standing." An enforcement officer once told me that parking begins after about 15 min. As such, a motorist who leaves his or her car in a bike lane is not necessarily committing a violation.
For those who have access to The Philadelphia Inquirer online there is an interesting article about this subject today.
I know that even where cyclists have dedicated bike lanes, they’re often obstructed by vehicles that are unlawfully blocking bike lanes.
