PITTSBURGH -- The heavy snow in the Pittsburgh area has started a space wars game. People are protecting their parking spots they spent so much time digging out this weekend.

Chairs, tables and event trash cans are being used as markers to reserve parking spaces.

"I went around the block three times to find a spot, but I didn't touch anyone’s chair. I waited till I saw an open one," said driver Dave Troianos.

Channel 11’s Vince Sims checked with a Pittsburgh police officer who said legally, a chair means nothing. A chair on the street is technically considered abandoned property.

“You got to do what you got to do to save your spot, but if anyone wants your space bad enough, they will move your trash cans,” said East Butler homeowner Marlene Coy.

The city will not ticket or tow stranded cars as long as they’re not blocking traffic flow. Police said many people who can’t find spots are just parking anywhere, and those cars may have to be removed.

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