 Parking Meter Information
What is a Pay & Display Meter?
Pay & Display Meters are automated parking meters that replace multiple parking meters on a block. All customers parking on that block pay the meter and display the payment receipt on the vehicle’s dashboard.
Can I use credit cards?
Yes. All Pay & Display Meters accept coins and credit cards, but there is a minimum credit card purchase of 1 hour.
How much does it cost to park at a Pay & Display Meter?
$1.00 per hour.
What if I have a motorcycle?
Motorcycle riders still need to pay the meter and display the receipt securely on the motorcycle. If you paid by credit card and you receive an expired meter ticket due to a missing receipt, we can track the transaction and void the ticket. Whether paid by cash or credit card, take the perforated stub with you as proof of purchase.
Will I get a ticket while paying the meter?
No. All of the meters are within view of the parking spaces, and our Parking Enforcement Officers know to look for you before issuing a ticket.
What if a meter doesn’t work?
You can purchase time from a nearby unit. If there is a problem with a meter, it communicates electronically with parking division employees. A malfunctioning coin or
card slot will automatically close, preventing customers from paying if a receipt cannot
be issued.
What if I paid for more time than I need?
Pay & Display Meter receipts can be used at ANY City metered space. If you paid for
2 hours but only park for 30 minutes, you can drive to any other space and park while the receipt is still valid. The time limit restrictions still apply, so don’t stay in any space longer than the posted time limit.
How will parking spaces be reserved for construction activities?
Currently, the City rents meter bags at a cost of $20 each per day. For the Pay &
Display Meters, a parking pass can be purchased for commercial use only from the
Parking Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Bag renters will be responsible for reserving
their spaces.
What are the public benefits?
- Convenience of credit card payments
- Customers receive a receipt and are
able to take their remaining parking
time with them to any City meter
- No more meter posts - frees up sidewalk
space for pedestrians
- Pay & Display meters are more reliable
than traditional parking meters
Where are the meters located?
- Worth Parking Lot (Vaughan Lot, whale wall)
- Bow Street, north side angled parking
- Pleasant Street between Court Street and Market Square
- Hanover Lot, at the corner of Market and Hanover Streets
- Bridge Lot (4 hour time limit)
- Court Lot (4 hour time limit)
- Wright Lot (4 hour time limit)
- High-Hanover Lot, adjacent to Ladd Street
- Congress Street, north side angled parking
- Deer Street, between High and Market Streets
- Daniel Street, in front of Connie Bean
- Deer Street, next to Renaissance Hotel
- Daniel Street, between Penhallow and Chapel Streets
- State Street, next to Marcy Street
- Porter Street, between Fleet and Church Streets
- Market Street, from Deer Street to Market Square
When did the Pay & Display Meters go into effect?
September 6, 2007.
Questions?
Email: parking@cityofportsmouth.com
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