That’s The Ticket!

By Dave Chmiel

Most conversations among Dover residents and visitors involve a comment and a question:

The first—“Trying to find parking.”—is the second half of a “running late…be right there” text.

The second— “Did you get one?”—occurs when we need to vent.

I got a “love note” from the Dover Parking Enforcement Officer twice in two weeks. Once, I got busy and lost track of time. The second time? It was pouring, and I thought the coast was clear. I was like a gambler who stayed at the table too long. I got busted.

Now, when I start twitching like a teenager who hasn’t checked TikTok in three minutes, I know it’s time to move my car. So I join the new rush hour with other drivers hustling to grab parking spots and duck a ticket.

Parking is tight and tempers are short, but don’t blame the PEO for doing his job. I tried to learn more about the parking situation, so I called town hall. I was on hold for a while, then I started twitching and had to hang up. The third time would not have been the charm.

Editor’s Note: If you have a parking story (or a ticket-free secret spot), share it with us at editor@dovernow.com.

How do you deal with Dover parking tickets?

A) Two hours means two hours. You snooze, you lose.

B) Parking should be free. That’s good for business.

C) Note to council: More parking, please.

D) I pay for convenience.

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