[greenb]

What the hell..you can get ticketed for that!?
Thought it was more of a fyi reference not a law.

[Animal Farm]

Originally Posted by 2000Z3M

...and not for speeding or anything cool.

I parked in a compact cars spot. The cop thinks a 435i isn't a compact but the EPA says otherwise. And yes I am going to fight the ticket.

Are you fuc*ing kidding me... This cop has nothing better do you? Probably pissed because he doesn't have a 435?

[NewM3driver]

OMG

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by greenb

What the hell..you can get ticketed for that!?

Cars too long to fit in compact car spaces can create problems for other drivers. It doesn't help if you've got a BMW or Mercedes or other luxury car, which can, rightfully or wrongfully, send the message that you don't give a crap if you cause problems for other drivers. The best way to deal with self-appointed avenging angels is to not give them a pretense for getting pissed at you.

I've always assumed cars smaller than Gran Marquis and Crown Vics are "compact" in the american market.

They're usually classified as large, or full size. Below that would be mid-sized, not compact.

[ouengineer]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Yep, it's a compact car for sure. Not subcompact, but the cop must have been hanging around car rental facilities for too long...(where they've decided on their own sizes).

Hmm...looks like I was wrong:

Hmm, comes out just above 100 cubic feet interior...

I've always assumed cars smaller than Gran Marquis and Crown Vics are "compact" in the american market.

Ah, so that explains why the 6 series gran coupe is listed as a "compact" car.

[chiefneil]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Cars too long to fit in compact car spaces can create problems for other drivers. It doesn't help if you've got a BMW or Mercedes or other luxury car, which can, rightfully or wrongfully, send the message that you don't give a crap if you cause problems for other drivers. The best way to deal with self-appointed avenging angels is to not give them a pretense for getting pissed at you.
They're usually classified as large, or full size. Below that would be mid-sized, not compact.

I see trucks and SUVs in "compact" spaces all the time. That's a serious middle finger to everybody else right there.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by 2000Z3M

...and not for speeding or anything cool.

I parked in a compact cars spot. The cop thinks a 435i isn't a compact but the EPA says otherwise. And yes I am going to fight the ticket.

I thought the F3x cars were definitely compact. Can't imagine you'll pull it off, but best of luck!

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by chiefneil

I see trucks and SUVs in "compact" spaces all the time. That's a serious middle finger to everybody else right there.

Proof that you don't have to drive a BMW to be an AHole.