Here's the darn thing. You can see the orange cardboard just fine, if you're looking. Any Chicagoan recognizes that cardboard. Usually they tie them on street lamps, so they're more visible. I just didn't notice the sign in the dark tied to a tree when I parked the night before...and I happily took off on my bike in the morning, never glancing at my car. Alas. I'll have to pay the ticket AND buy one (two, maybe!) Amici Veloce items! L.