Not very nice

Before we begin, I should tell you that there are some strategies for parking that I do not condone. They include, but are not limited to, illegal parking (i.e.: spaces reserved for the handicapped or 'no parking' zones in general) or the taking of two parking spaces. These practices could cost you money and, in some cases, irate reactions up to and including vandalism. (I've heard of more than one car getting 'keyed' - scratched with a key - as a disapproving expression of an individual's parking practice.)

What will be discussed on the following pages is the use of relatively simple techniques to reduce the risk of damage when parking legally in legitimate spaces.