A DRIVER has shared a PSA for other car owners warning them not to make the same mistake they did when visiting national parks.
THE vehicle owner made a post on Reddit about a notice they received in the mail from the National Park Service threatening them with a $5,000 fine.
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The user known as Greatbigdog69 (@grandebigdog69) discussed the details of the notice they received in a community specifically set aside for users to post in national parks.
The Redditor publish stated: “PSA: All-wheel drive vehicles are not considered four-wheel drive by the U.S. Park Service.”
“I received this letter about a month after my visit to Canyonlands,” the user said with a photo of the mail they received.
“I’ve taken my Crosstrek on rougher roads before, but wanted to share this as a warning to others – the park service apparently makes a distinction between all-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.”
The letter the adventurer received from the National Park Service addressed the Reddit user about the vehicle linked to his name and address being on a road “restricted to four-wheel drive.”
“Although the vehicle registered in your name is a four-wheel drive vehicle,” the letter adds.
The Redditor was cited for “violating a closure, designation, restriction or condition of use or activity, visiting hours or public use limit is prohibited.”
“As stated in the Superintendent’s Compendium:
‘High clearance four-wheel drive is required on motor vehicles traveling on the following roads: Elephant Hill, Salt Creek, Horse Canyon, Lavender Canyon, Lockhart Canyon, and Colorado Overlook Road (emphasis mine),'” the letter continued.
“Future violations may incur warranty forfeiture, a fine of up to $5,000, up to six months in prison, and/or other penalties. We appreciate your future cooperation.”
THE driver who visited the national park in Utah added that confusion over car settings led them to research the difference between all-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
“Looking at it, there is a mechanical difference, so this is not unjustified,” the post said.
“But if you were like me, you might have assumed your vehicle (AWD) was included!”
The conclusion of the post encouraged other adventurers to “stay safe.”
“Happy trails,” the Redditor added.
How to Fight a Parking Ticket
You can avoid being fined by following all published laws and regulations, but sometimes mistakes are made
Like any form of citation, parking tickets can be avoided by reading and obeying posted signage. However, when visiting a new city, or state, or in a hurry, things can be missed and mistakes can be made.
Suddenly there’s a ticket you weren’t prepared to pay for. If the ticket comes as a surprise to you, there are some things you can do to help your case when appealing a parking ticket.
- Read the ticket carefully. Look for errors such as incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would render the ticket invalid.
- Take photos. The vehicle in the space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that were not cited for performing the same parking service. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with time and date is accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or on crooked posts, or that are not “obvious” are also great things to photograph.
- Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If it is not listed, the ticket is not valid.
- Immediately follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have appeal instructions. Waiting until the last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees.
- When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument:
- “I didn’t know the law.”
- “I was going to move my car.”
- “I can’t pay this ticket.”
- “I’ve been doing this for years.”
- “I checked with the parking officer, who said everything was fine.”
- Contact a lawyer. If you are facing obstacles and feel stuck, you may want to contact a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations.
Source: Reader Summary
One of the main differences between the two vehicle systems has to do with tires and proper off-road equipment, according to Road and track.
Although the $5,000 quote for not understanding what differentiates the features, the distinction between AWD and 4WD is important when determining which cars are best for certain trails.
The mechanical difference between 4WD and AWD comes down to whether the driver can lock the vehicle’s front and rear axles so that both can receive power simultaneously.
This means that four-wheel drive cars are generally better at applying traction at low speeds on loose surfaces, which affects on-road performance.
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