2-hour parking in the US

2-hour parking in the US - Row of modern shiny yellow taxis with glowing headlights parked at roadside near Grand Central Terminal in New York at night

In the US, I often see public parking where there's a hour limit (e.g. at a public library).

Can I simply park there, and after 2 hours, come back and re-park to the next slot in the same parking lot?

Is this a "technically correct" thing to do? Since it seems like this may defeat the purpose of the hour limit, is it frowned upon?






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What does 2 hours no return within 1 hour parking mean?

'Two hours - no return within one hour' \u2013 This means you can park in the spot for up to two hours, but you can't return and park there again within one hour. 'One hour - no return within two hours' \u2013 You can park there for one hour but can't return and park in the same spot again within two hours.

How does 2 hour parking work in Philly?

Evening Parking Say a sign dictates a 2-hour parking limit that begins at 7 am and ends at 6 pm. As long as you park your car after 6 pm and leave your spot before 9 am (2 hours after 7 am), you can drive away ticket-free.

How long do you have to be parked to get a ticket?

Minimum of 5 minutes. PCN Issue Criteria: Vehicle parked for longer than permitted in the space.

How long can a car be parked on a residential street in California?

As California Vehicle Code 22651(k) states, a vehicle is only allowed to park in the same spot on a public street for up to 72 hours. Vehicles parked beyond this time may be issued a warning, cited and/or towed, even if they have a residential parking permit for that area.



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