How much is the parking lot in America? Where is road trip Park in the United States?

Many people will definitely go to the United States for self-driving this year, so let's learn about self-driving parking in the United States. Parking in America is still different from that in China. If you want to drive by car, it is recommended to know more about it in advance.

Generally speaking, there are three parking methods in the United States: OnStreetParking, parking in parking lots (indoor or outdoor) and outdoor parking (this is free, not to mention).

There are two kinds of on-street parking: paid and free. If so, there must be a sign telling you the price, term, or conditions of use, and there must be a meter or a paid parking place next to it.

Station (self-service parking toll collection machine, street parking in the United States, is generally self-service, and it is rare to see parking managers charge manually).

Free parking, there will only be a marked or P-marked parking space, and there is no parking meter, but sometimes there will be time restrictions, such as parking for up to two hours, or other restrictions, such as cleaning the streets one day a week.

Cleaning), can't stop, etc.

The following are common signs of roadside parking in the United States

The sign above means: you can park your car from 8: 30 am to 5:30 pm every day, but you can park for up to 2 hours at a time. Outside this period, if there is no parking display for 2 hours, you can park at will. Parking spaces are on the left and right of this sign. Regarding whether to charge parking fees, see if there is a parking meter next to it. The charges for the following signs are also based on the existence of parking meters. )

The red part in the picture indicates that parking is prohibited from 4 am to 5 am every day, except Sunday. (There is no reason to prohibit it on the stop sign, but this time is usually the time for the American municipal department to clean the road) *

The green part in the picture shows that parking can be done from 9 am to 6 pm every day for up to 2 hours (except Sunday). Parking at other times is not limited by 2 hours.

The above picture shows a temporary stop sign, with a maximum stop time of 15 minutes, which is used to get on and off passengers or articles. The sign of this kind of parking space is generally green, which usually appears at the entrance of shops, restaurants, hotels, airports and other facilities. Parking time varies from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, one hour and two hours, depending on the signs. )

The above picture means: No parking is allowed at 9:00- 1 1:00 on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. The reason is explained at the bottom of the notice board. They want to clean the street.

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The above picture means: * No overnight parking * Only customers who shop in this mall/store are allowed to park * No more than 2 hours at a time *

If you violate the above regulations, the car will be towed away, and the towing fee will be taken care of by yourself.

Several brands that are easy to mix.

Parking is not allowed at any time, but it is generally possible to stop temporarily without the driver getting off. (pick up and drop off guests quickly, or load and unload goods)

No parking is allowed at any time, but you can temporarily stop at the roadside and wait for someone to get on and off (you can't load and unload goods, you need a driver on the car).

The strictest no parking sign, no parking at any time, whether it is temporary parking or parking.

To sum up, if you encounter NoStopping or NoStanding, you can't do any parking. If you encounter a situation where parking is prohibited,

Just don't park here (that is, the driver has left)

Strictly speaking, the stop signs in the United States are thorough, and most of them say things that need attention. They are marked on the sign, please remember to see them clearly when parking.

Pay by meter or toll station.

In many big cities, tourist cities, scenic spots and downtown areas in the United States, parking spaces are very limited and can only be parked in designated places. Moreover, unlike in China, there are also manual charges, almost all of which are paid by themselves, and the most common one is the meter. Because labor in the United States is expensive, parking fees are paid by meter, which is much cheaper than ordinary parking lots, usually 2 yuan/hour, but it also depends on the specific road section.

Meters or parking self-service payment machines are usually paid by quarter coins or credit cards (quarter coins are quarter coins, which are things that smash meters in Hollywood car chases. If you don't have it on hand, you can go to a nearby convenience store to change some), and some also accept paper money (but not necessarily)

The change is

The old-fashioned meter is usually placed next to a parking space, and a meter only cares about one parking space. In a relatively new area, self-service payment machines are generally used to manage many parking spaces. If it is the latter, then the parking space will have a parking space number.

$ Number, when you pay, you must first enter the parking space number in the machine.

Explain in detail how to pay on the roadside meter or self-service payment machine.

General payment process:

1), look at the parking restriction sign (time limit, etc.) first. , see above)

2) Pay attention to your parking space number, parking space number.

If it is an old meter, one meter charges a fare, and this step is ignored.

3) See how the machine accepts payment, whether it is credit card, coin or paper money.

4) On the display screen of the meter, watch the price and the options to increase or decrease the parking time. Entering the license plate number with an alphabetic keyboard is only suitable for locals who have applied for parking cards, and friends who rent a car and drive by themselves can ignore it directly.

5) Press the blue key "+TIME" or "-TIME" to set the parking time, and then pay by coin or credit card.

6) Press the green key "OK" to confirm. The meter starts counting down when the red light turns green. When the time comes, the red light will turn back.

Note: Some meters will print out a parking receipt, which can be placed on the windshield in front of the driver's seat in the car for the convenience of traffic police. Some meters don't print receipts, so don't worry.

Other instrument styles 1:

Other instrument styles 2:

Other instrument styles 3:

Other instrument styles 4:

In the United States, electricity meters or self-service payment machines look different, but the content is similar.

Note: In most cases, parking on the street needs to put the payment receipt in the car in front of the windshield so that the parking administrator can check it outside the car. Failure to do so may result in a ticket or the car being towed away.

In some places, the parking fee can only be paid for 2 hours at most. This does not mean that you don't have to pay after 2 hours, but you can only stop for 2 hours at most. You need to renew the fee or move the car then. Don't take any chances, or the American police will really issue a ticket.

Parking Lot Payment There are indoor and outdoor parking lots in the United States, including manual charging and self-service charging. Among them, there are many ways of self-charging, and we mainly want to talk about the parking lot with self-charging.

Generally speaking, the entrance to the parking lot is the same as in China, where tickets are picked up and poles are lifted to enter. However, after parking the car, take the parking ticket with you. After the tour, you should pay by parking ticket at the self-service payment machine. When you leave the garage, you should insert the parking ticket into the machine to lift the pole and leave the parking lot. In addition, sometimes you need to remember your parking space number, and you need to pay after entering the parking space number. There is also salary.

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If you exit, insert the parking ticket and credit card into the machine before leaving the parking lot, and then lift the pole out of the parking lot after paying the fee. If it is artificial, just pay directly at the exit with the parking ticket (this is the same as in China, but it is rare).

There is generally no time limit for on-street parking in parking lots (unless some pay parking lots do not allow overnight parking, NoOverNight.

Parking), are charged by the hour, do not need to choose parking time in advance. Most parking lots also offer a flat rate (parking 24 hours a day, or parking for n hours at the price of 12 hours).

Illustration:

1, take your parking ticket.

2. Parking tickets

3. What is the pay station like? Bill in the picture stands for paper money.

Bill in the picture stands for paper money.

4. General Payment Station Console

Note: Many drivers in China have a bad driving habit. They like to reverse or even change roads backwards after driving the wrong way, and the import and export often don't follow the signs. This habit is fatal in American parking lots, because many parking lots here have special facilities at the entrances and exits.

Driving forward is naturally unimpeded, but if you reverse or go backwards, a flat tire will be obvious. I have this thing in the car rental company. When leaving the car rental agency, many tourists pass by the booth to check their documents. Sometimes it's hard to stop. The driver is negligent and wants to reverse the car to find the window, and then he can receive the first "friendly" damage ticket in the United States. )

FlatRate and ValetParkingFlatRate generally refer to stopping a price or a price for n hours 24 hours a day or 12 hours.

See the figure below:

The above picture means that the price of 8 yuan stops at 6: 30 pm. Overnight25 is $25 and oversize is $30 or more.

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Parking is parking service, which is often seen in movies. The word page, T is not pronounced, read "crooked tired". Generally, go to the gate of the parking lot and give the car keys to the staff after parking. The staff will give you a parking ticket and then park for you. Give them the parking ticket when you pick up the car, and they will help you park at the door. This way is usually in hotels or casinos in Las Vegas, or high-end restaurants or shopping malls. This way is quite convenient, but the cost is also quite impolite. Generally, in addition to the unexpected parking fee, you have to tip the staff, 2-5 yuan, depending on the occasion.

Note: Many hotels also provide self-service parking, that is, let guests drive to the parking building opposite or around the hotel, and the price is naturally friendly.

Tip: There is another interesting phenomenon in parking in the United States, that is, different types of vehicles can be parked in different areas of the street at different times.

Red line: Never stop! ! ! Red areas are generally near fire hydrants, crosswalks and bus stops. When parking, be sure to keep a distance from the red area to prevent being towed away.

White line: pick-up and drop-off area (occasionally marked with parking)

Yellow line: the loading area is limited to commercial loading or picking up passengers during the day. Don't stop. Trailer signs are common in this location, so, you know.

Green line: Parking is allowed, but there is a time limit. There will be a sign indicating the length of stay next to it. (It should be noted that bicycle lanes in many parts of the United States are also green, which has nothing to do with parking. Don't misunderstand me. )

Note: The above situation is just an example of a more general situation in the United States. The actual operation varies from state to state, and then we will do a detailed analysis of the topic.

Blue Line: Never stop. Vehicles with relevant permits or designated vehicles, such as disabled vehicles, can be parked. If you park the disabled parking space by mistake, you will face a high ticket, and in the worst case, you may even face jail.