Q I was reading your article about dumb tickets, and the part
about parking in the red zone being a major no-no struck me --
particularly because I've seen police parked in red zones in the
East Bay when there was no apparent emergency (including while
sitting down to eat at a restaurant!).  Are there any conditions
when police aren't allowed to park in a manner that would be
illegal for you and me? Or do they get free reign to park in red
zones, without feeding meters, etc., without needing to justify
it?  Jeremy Gillula   A Others are asking as well.  Q There used
to be a coffee shop across from my office which was the safest
place in the South Bay because there were always cops in there
writing reports. They parked their units in the red zone right
across the street. Of course, I was annoyed by the apparent
attitude of "Suck it in, citizen, it's one of the perks."  It
occurs to me that they need quick access to their vehicles. So
are they exempt from no-parking regulations? If they are, it's
OK, and I'll a