A recent incident speaks to why parking — and importantly, NO PARKING — is a critical issue in Bayside.
Some days ago, there was a car accident in Bayside. Two emergency vehicles — a fire truck and an ambulance — could not get through to the location due to cars parked in no parking areas. They managed to reach the site after re-routing.
It’s been a few years since the village revised its parking ordinance and clearly stipulated where parking is — and isn’t — allowed. The primary reason for the careful review was a concern about safety vehicles being able to reach the site of a fire, car accident, or any incident that could be a matter of life and death.
Ask yourself a simple question next time you look to park: Can I park here legally, or would my decision to go ahead regardless of the rules potentially threaten someone’s life or safety?
It’s that simple. And if you need to know more about parking in the village, please go here.
If you need a quick primer on where you can and can’t park, please check this out, with map included.