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I'm reading that there exists a dedicated phone line, 206-684-8763, to report to the Seattle Police vehicles parked in one spot for over 72 hours. How can I make sure that my car doesn't get impounded or ticketed before the 72-hour parking deadline in Seattle, e.g. because of an overzealous citizen or a bored neighbor? E.g., how can I prove, if needs be, that the vehicle wasn't parked for more than 72 hours at the same spot?

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    I’m voting to close this question because it is not about travel, it is about local civic parking policies.
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    @GregHewgill parking is 100% on-topic. Cars are used to travel.
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They won't take your neighbors word for it. Instead, they'll have a parking inspector come out to that particular street (they use tiny Go-4 cars) and take a photo of your car. Then after 72+ hours the parking inspector will come back and take another photo - if your car is still in the exact same spot, you'll get a ticket or get towed away. This is also how they enforce 2/30/120 minute parking limits around the city.

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  • Is there a camera on that car or does someone have to take a picture manually? Over here scan cars have roof-mounted cameras that scan license plates and cross reference the plane number with databases of parking permits and even temporary paid parking.
    – JJJ
    Commented Sep 24, 2021 at 5:50
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    @JJJ No fancy camera on the car - just a guy that comes out and takes a photo on a tablet with a special app. They need to give you a physical ticket on the windshield so having an automated car won't pay off.
    – JonathanReez ♦
    Commented Sep 24, 2021 at 5:52

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