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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW October days break heat records in Medford ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... October days break heat records in Medford ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Any yellow on the curb can merit a ticket Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News I noticed many yellow painted curbs where the paint has either partially or completely worn off. At what point can a motorist be ticketed for parking in such an area, especially if the yellow point is difficult if not impossible to see? I understand from a city employee that they are no longer repainting the curbing. It does not appear at least from my surrounding neighborhoods that "no parking" signs are installed in place of the disappearing paint. I would think it creates a potentially dangerous liability situation, particularly around schools, if parking is not visibly restricted in an area once identified by the city as "no parking." — Tom B., email submission Well, Tom, regardless of whether the paint is faded or not, if a police officer can see the yellow, you can be ticketed. Medford police Lt. Mike Budreau said that whether the paint is so faded or worn that it doesn't count isn't a decision the officer can make themselves. "That would be an argument the person (being cited) could make in court," Budreau said. There are other sections of Medford's city streets not marked by paint or signs that are also off-limits for parking. Parking in bike lanes is one such issue that causes significant problems around town, especially near Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, Budreau said. Oregon Revised Statutes set the fine for parking in a bike lane at $110, but Budreau said police typically issue $25 "prohibited parking" citations, applicable to a number of parking violations, through the city's municipal court. You are correct that the city is no longer painting the curbs — they haven't been for about 15 years, said public works director Cory Crebbins. "The life-cycle cost on signs is much lower than painted curbs," he said, adding that the only place where new paint has been used is near fire hydrants downtown. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501