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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
'I'm a Brit in the US and there's little-known parking rule I had no idea about'
Stef Smith and her husband Darren were holidaying in Nashville, Tennessee, and hired a car. But they noticed one strange thing about the way car parks work in the US and have issued a warning to other travellers A British couple were left astounded when they received a parking warning during their recent trip to America. Northern native Stef and her partner Darren encountered an unexpected snag while on a break in Nashville, Tennessee, having rented a vehicle for their travels. The pair discovered a peculiarity regarding the local car parking arrangements. Stef, who dispenses travel advice and chronicles her adventures on social media, took to TikTok – where she has amassed over 80,000 followers – to relay the incident. They had found a multi-storey car park in Franklin, Nashville, thinking nothing more of it until they returned to see a cautionary note affixed to their hire car's windscreen. On her TikTok account @stef_smith_af, Stef recounted: "Right, one thing you need to be aware of if you come to Nashville. I am not sure if it is all over Nashville or just where we are in Franklin, but we've parked in a multi-storey car park - and I literally just said to Darren that all the cars had driven into the spaces and nobody had reserved." Stef, bemused, revealed she had received a ticket: "You're not allowed. You're not allowed to reverse into a car park space here. Didn't get a fine, we just got a warning." For those visiting Nashville and finding themselves with a 'warning note', it is important to check its authenticity; a genuine notice will read Parking Violation Notice at the top. This advice comes in the wake of Metro Police cautioning against sham parking fines last year, as reported by Nashville's WSMV television station. Is reversing into a space illegal in Nashville? Backing into a parking space, or reverse parking is generally not illegal in Nashville - and Tennessee law does not explicitly ban it - but often there may be local regulations or signs in specific locations that prohibit it. These rules are typically sign posted. Number plates n the comments of Stef's video, some suggested it may be because in some American states, drivers only require one number plate - on the back. Tennessee law mandates that only one license plate, a rear plate, be displayed for most passenger vehicles. One commenter suggested: "It's so the number plates can be checked by patrol without anyone having to get out their vehicle because so many US cars only have a plate on the rear of the car." "I would think it's because of the number plate," added another. One other said: "It's probably because 99% of American cars don't have a front licence plate - but that in itself drives me mad, like why remove front licence plates? It's so weird!" Facing the wrong way Sharing personal experience from across the pond, someone commented: "When I was in San Francisco I saw a space on the other side of the road. I parked in it and my friend told me you aren't allowed to park facing against the flow of traffic." It is typically against the law in the US to park going against traffic, as it poses potential dangers and can block drivers' sightlines. Rules dictate all parallel parking should align with the direction of traffic. In Nashville, for example, the protocol is to parallel park with your car's right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right kerb. However, local rules such as those in Nashville may allow for left-side parking on one-way streets or angled parking, pending approval from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for state and federal roads.
IOL News
26-05-2025
- IOL News
Blue Monday for yellow Porsche driver under the influence of alcohol
The driver of a yellow Porsche is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Image: Supplied The driver of a yellow Porsche was arrested on Monday for driving under the influence of alcohol, after he crashed into a minibus taxi on FW de Klerk Boulevard. The driver was more than twice the legal limit with an alcohol reading of 0.52 near Marine Drive in the CBD. The legal limit is 0.24mg/1 000ml. "This is but the latest incident involving luxury sports cars in recent months, and certainly not a good start to the week," said Safety and Security mayco member, JP Smith. "The fact that the driver was arrested early in the morning and with an alcohol reading of more than double the legal limit makes this offence even more alarming. "The motor vehicle accident could have had serious consequences with innocent passengers sustaining injuries. "Our enforcement agencies will not tolerate lawlessness and will continue to arrest suspects who break the law. We all have a responsibility to contribute towards a safer road environment," Smith said. Damages to a minibus taxi on FW de Klerk Boulevard. Image: Supplied Meanwhile, over the past week, traffic officers recorded 36 351 offences, executed 1 251 warrants of arrest and impounded 179 public transport vehicles. Officers also made 26 arrests – 23 for driving under the influence of alcohol. Metro Police officers arrested 50 suspects and issued 2 477 fines. In Hanover Park, at the weekend, officers nabbed a 23-year-old suspect, thanks to ShotSpotter. Officers on patrol on Saturday were alerted to multiple shots fired – they responded, and saw the suspect running away. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. He was found with a 9mm pistol sans serial number, and 11 rounds of ammunition. Law enforcement officers arrested 159 suspects and issued 7 021 fines during weekly patrols. The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 632 calls this weekend, of which 110 were assault-related cases and 53 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. Residents are reminded to report any criminal activity or emergency by contacting the PECC on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline. Cape Argus
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 injured in shooting on West End Avenue in Midtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are at the scene of a shooting in Midtown that left one person injured. According to Metro Police, just before 4 a.m. Monday, one person was hurt after shots were fired near the intersection of West End Avenue and 17th Avenue North. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance in unknown condition. News 2 crews are at the scene working to obtain additional information. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 teen girls charged after fleeing traffic stops in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three teenage girls were arrested overnight after allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts during a car meetup and fleeing two traffic stops in South Nashville. The Metro Nashville Police Department said officials in a Metro Police helicopter saw a white Ford Mustang driving dangerously and performing stunts in a parking lot on Trousdale Drive. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle twice, and both times the driver managed to flee. The car was eventually located at a nearby gas station. The driver, 19-year-old Melanie Serrano Sanabria of Gallatin, and her passengers — an 18-year-old and 19-year-old — were arrested. Officials said alcohol was found inside the vehicle. ⏩ Serrano Sanabria is charged with two counts of felony evading arrest in a motor vehicle, misdemeanor alcohol possession under 21 years of age, misdemeanor inciting a riot and misdemeanor driving without a license. Her bond is set at $38,000. The 18 and 19-year-old passengers were charged with misdemeanor underage alcohol possession and misdemeanor inciting a riot. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigate homicide in Downtown Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police responded to a homicide in Downtown Las Vegas Friday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred in the area of Charleston Boulevard and 13th Street just before 4:50 p.m., according to Metro police. This is an ongoing story, no other details are available at this time. Stay with 8 News Now for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
