metered spaces

Pay-to-park zones

Metered spaces are parking spots that require payment, typically through a coin-operated or digital meter.

The term distinguishes paid parking from free spots: All the metered spaces were taken, so I had to use the garage.

In some cities, metered spaces have time limits regardless of payment.

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payment requirement

metered spacesfree parking

Vehicle storage without cost

time restrictions

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Vehicle storage for days

overnight parking

access type

metered spacesreserved spaces

Spots held for someone

permit parking · residential parking · employee parking · handicap spaces · garage parking

Family

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