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The sign read “No Parking - Friday Midnight - Monday 6am”.
She parked on Thursday evening and found a ticket on her windshield on Friday morning. The ticket was issued at 12:06 a.m. on Friday.
We all know what Midnight means....or do we? That moment between one day and the next.
Lawyers tend to try to avoid confusion -- opting for “11:59 p.m.” or “12:01 a.m.”
So, was she right to park and leave the car that Thursday evening?

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Fred Klein

My head is spinning, too early to puzzle it out.
Cayce Crown

Yes, of course she was. The sign didn't say Thursday midnight.
Hmmm, where can she find a good lawyer...?
Corey Bearak

Interesting because city law established a 5 minute grace period 5 years ago. If it were only 12:05a: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/minutes-mercy-alternate-side-parking-expired-muni-meter-takes-effect-article-1.175838

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