Fines Parking Home Depot Parking Lot Poughkeepsie, New York

Police in Poughkeepsie are warning drivers that if they catch you parking a certain way at a popular parking lot, they will hit you with a hefty fine.

If you plan to visit any of the Home Depot stores in the Hudson Valley, be prepared to park your vehicle in a legal parking spot, because if you don't, one Hudson Valley police department will issue a ticket that could cost you over $100!

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Home Depot Parking Could Lead to a Fine in Poughkeepsie, NY

The odds say that if you've ever had to make an unexpected stop at the Home Depot store in your neighborhood to pick up something quick, you've probably thought about pulling up front near the entrance and parking your vehicle.

Admit it, you've thought about it, and in some cases, maybe you did it because you figured you would be in and out, and nobody would mind. Well, somebody does mind, and if they catch you, they could make it one of the most expensive parking spots ever!

Why Are Police Cracking Down?

The report states that after being alerted to a rising number of drivers using these emergency spaces, police have decided to take action because, if there's an emergency, first responders must have clear access to the Home Depot store. If a vehicle is blocking a fire lane, it could result in an access delay, which could have "devastating consequences".

To stop people from parking in fire lanes, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police plan to increase patrols and surveillance and are "insisting" that anyone caught parked in a fire lane be subject to a $125 fine. The fine is in accordance with the Town of Poughkeepsie code.

Detective Gregory Drobot, from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, told the Sun, "Don't be lazy, find a parking spot."