A Seattle parking pole may present several instructions that only make sense together. A useful interpretation depends on seeing the entire stack and knowing where the vehicle sits in relation to any arrows.
Capture the complete rule set
Take one wide photo containing every panel, the curb, and nearby temporary notices. Add a close photo when small days, dates, or permit details are unreadable. Review the image for rain, glare, or motion blur.
Determine applicability
Start with visible prohibitions, then match days and times. Follow directional arrows and add exceptions only when their conditions are met. Parky is designed to combine these visible rules and explain the final conclusion.
Check beyond the camera frame
Nearby signs, temporary paper notices, construction activity, curb or roadway markings, driveways, or hydrants may still matter. Parky cannot identify a restriction that is not visible in the supplied image.
This article awaits authoritative Seattle municipal-source review. It avoids making regulatory statements that could be incomplete or outdated. Current official sources and posted signs take precedence.
Responding to Not sure
Look for a cut-off arrow, unreadable time, missing panel, or unclear curb position. Retake the image with more context. Not sure is a signal to verify, not a parking authorization.
Parky is not an official authority and does not guarantee a ticket-free outcome.