double parks

Parks beside parked

Double parks means to park a vehicle alongside another that is already parked at the curb, blocking it in.

The practice is illegal in most places but common in congested cities where parking is scarce: I'll just double park for a minute while you run in.

Double-parked cars force traffic to squeeze around them and trap other drivers until the offender returns.

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just a minute · violation · tickets · sidewalks · road rage · illegal · curbs · bike lanes · neighbor disputes · emergency vehicles · hazard lights · irresponsible · inconsiderate · roadways · infractions · cars · trucks · buses

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G