Backing Into Parking Spots: The Debate

[SH556JL]

Skilled drivers back in.
It's how we recognize each other.
Poor drivers make excuses for their inability to do so.

If someone can’t park a 2 door Jeep forward or back, even parallel. They probably shouldn’t be driving.

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[PDelena]

I back into my spots as much as I can except for the grocery store. I pull in there so the rear is accessible to load groceries. I also back into the garage. I have a piece of non-skid tape on my floor. When the rear camera shows me over the tape, I know I'm in the garage enough to safely close the door. My garage is tiny and every inch helps.

 

[Heimkehr]

You're assuming that backing in is legal. It typically isn't in states that don't have front license plates.

No front plates in PA, and no law that proscribes reversing in to a public parking space. Our State Police do it as a matter of policy.

I prefer backing it in, and would be inclined to disregard any such laws to the contrary. Let the meter maid walk a little farther to determine that my license plate is present and correct.

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