Parking meterSerbia

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1. Parking meter

A parking meter is a device used to regulate and usually collect payment for parking in a designated parking space or area. It may require drivers to pay for a particular parking period, enter a vehicle registration number or obtain a ticket that must be displayed in the vehicle.

Parking meters may accept coins, payment cards, contactless payments or electronic payment methods, depending on the local system. Drivers must follow the instructions, operating hours, maximum parking duration and tariffs indicated on the meter, nearby signs or other official parking information.

What is a parking meter?

A parking meter is a device used to regulate parking and, in many cases, collect payment for the time a vehicle occupies a parking space or parking area.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, articles 2, 23–27 and 70; 🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO, sections 12–13 and 19

How does a parking meter work?

The driver normally selects or pays for a permitted parking period according to the instructions on the machine. Depending on the system, the driver may receive a ticket, enter the vehicle registration number or activate parking electronically.

🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO, sections 12–13 and 19; 🔗 paris.fr • City of Paris, parking payment FAQ

Can a parking meter limit how long you may park?

Yes. Paid parking areas may have a maximum parking duration. Paying additional money does not necessarily allow you to remain beyond the maximum period specified by the parking rules.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, articles 2, 23–27 and 70; 🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO, sections 12–13 and 19