As a new Chicago resident, I have learned much about driving and parking in this city that differs greatly from other cities and I would like to pass it along to other newcomers:
– CTA buses and cabs always have the right of way.
– Turn signals are never used.
– The person merging has the right of way over the person already on the road.
– At four-way stops, the left-turn person has the right of way over the person going straight.
– It’s acceptable for restaurants to illegally confiscate public parking spaces in front of their businesses for valet service.
– It’s OK for people to hit and dent your car when they parallel park.
– Police can park whenever and wherever they want and should never be confronted about it.
This information should be of great help to new Chicago residents.
