--- title: 5 Things No One Told You About Parking Etiquette (But Should Have) description: Good parking etiquette comes from being informed. 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[Oakleaf Property Management](http://www.oakleafpm.com/) breaks down five parking tips that will give everyone the space they need to come home. **Slow down.** This life advice is especially true for parking lots, where pets, small children, and people in wheelchairs can emerge from between any number of parked cars. Pay attention to blind spots. Avoid texting and driving. Practice good safety and driving habits.   **Parking spot lines are there for a reason.**  While inspirational posters may encourage you to color outside the lines, when it comes to parking we always recommend you stay between them. Do your best to park straight and in the middle; this allows everyone equal access to their cars and lowers the chances of doors banging into neighboring vehicles. Having enough room to walk around cars is especially important when you have small children, pets, and groceries, so be considerate of your neighbors and allow generous spacing.   **Pay attention to the weather.** Some of our communities restrict the use of some parking areas during times of heavy snowfall. We do this for safety and better access for our snow removal services. To make sure your car isn’t towed when you need it most (like when you want to drive to Florida to avoid our winter weather), heed the posted Snow Emergency signs and keep an eye on the weather.   **Take advantage of guest parking.** Many of our communities have designated spots for guests that are accessible and easy to find. We’ve created these areas so that both residents and guests have an opportunity to park close to our community entrances. For those communities without guest parking, please be considerate of your neighbors and encourage guests to park in less-used areas or in areas designated by your community manager.   **In general, be nice.** Wave to your neighbors in the parking lot. Hold the door open for them when their hands are full. Take the slow road to anger; if someone in your building had a party and a guest parked in your space, let it go if it was a one-off occurrence. However, if it’s a repeated thing, it’s time to call your community manager for help. Resist the urge to be discourteous to unfriendly or inconsiderate drivers.   Our community managers are here to hear you. 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