State v. Perry

Otis, Justice.

Defendant, Stewart R. Perry, was convicted of violating a Minneapolis parking ordinance which he asserts is unconstitutional. A fine of $3 was imposed and suspended.

The facts are not in dispute. On November 28, 1962, defendant parked his automobile in front of the premises at 251 Chicago Avenue, at the intersection of Third Street, for a continuous period of 2 hours and 17 minutes. The ordinance under which defendant was prosecuted provides as follows (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, § 411.130[c]):

“No person in charge of a vehicle shall park or permit it to stand upon any street…