ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Alexandria has stopped citing drivers who put “for sale” signs on their cars and park them on public streets. For now.
The move comes a week after resident Scott McLean filed a federal lawsuit against the city, saying its no-sale-sign statute violates free speech rights.
The 35-year-old says he was cited in 2012 for having two “for sale” signs on his car, which was parked near his townhouse. He says he paid the fine and removed the signs.
But now McClean says he wants to sell his truck and thinks he should be able to put a “for sale” sign on it. His lawsuit sought to stop Alexandria from enforcing its no-sign ordinance.
Alexandria suspended issuing such citations Tuesday and is reviewing whether the ordinance is still appropriate.
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