Is it ok to stand in a parking space to save it? Also, ok for neighbor to save street parking space?

Question

What's the consensus?

Is it ok for someone to stand in a parking space, and wait for the person they're with to circle around to get the space?

I don't think it's cool; I think it's first come, first serve, meaning in a car.

Here's an actual parking dilemma I've having -

There is very little parking available on our tiny street. My elderly neighbor, who had a mild stroke, and does not

have a car, puts 2 plastic crates in front of his house at the crack of dawn so that no one can park there, in case his daughter comes to visit. He keeps them there most all the time! She comes over a 2-3 times a week.

They also have a side driveway to use. Sometimes that's taken by his son visiting.

At the end of the street it's easier to find a space, so I feel she could park there. I mentioned it nicely when I first met her, and she got angry.

It's frustrating to come home with groceries, or in the rain, and have to walk all the way down the street when I Iive here.

Suggestions?

Answer 1

No, not at all.

Answer 2

No, but it is inconsiderate.....

Answer 3

No, it's not ok to 'save parking spaces' -it's not cool...eventually the person standing there is going to end up as a human speed bump - by someone with a bit of parking rage...

As for your parking situation - you can do one of several things....

Park at the end of the street where it's easier to find a space - you just said so...realizing that your neighbor is elderly, has had a stroke and how nice it is that his children ARE visiting him (lot's of kids DON'T visit their parents)

Call your local parking enforcement...let them deal with it...

Double park for a second, move the crates, put them on the curb, park...

Realize that with #2, and #3, your setting yourself up for 'neighbor' issues - the law is on your side, but is it worth it?