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On-street parking in Cambridge is only permitted for up to three hours at a time. You can request an exemption to this restriction for a maximum of 15 days per licence plate, per calendar year. We only grant on-street parking exemptions for the three-hour parking limit, all other parking restrictions still apply.

Is Cambridge enforcing parking?

The City of Cambridge By-law Enforcement Office is responsible for enforcing all municipal by-laws, including parking.

Can you park in Cambridge without a permit?

Parking signs Its purpose is to enable street sweeping. You may not park during the posted hours or you risk a parking ticket and getting your car towed. Permit required parking: You may not park in the posted hours here unless you hold a resident permit of the city of Cambridge.

How do I report a parking violation to Cambridge?

Please call 101 to report illegal parking in the county. In Cambridge City, civil enforcement officers can also issue penalty charge notices. You can report anyone parking illegally in the city on 01223 727 915. There are sometimes parking problems that civil parking enforcement cannot enforce.

Are parking meters free in Cambridge today?

Every Sunday parking is free in metered spaces and in neighborhoods that typically require residential permits. If you’re lucky enough to find a broken meter, the city allows you to park for free up until the stated time limit (so you’ll get 2 hours of free parking at a 2 hour meter).

Is parking free in Cambridge?

There are five park and ride options in Cambridge, which can take away the stress of navigating and tracking down parking in the city centre. It is free to park for up to 18 hours at any of the locations.

Is parking in Cambridge free?

You can also park for free at Sun Street Car Park in Cambridge between 5pm and 8.30am….Free car parks in Cambridge.

What time is free parking in Cambridge?

Parking meters are in operation Monday through Saturday, 8am – 8pm. The maximum parking time is 2 hours. The price for metered parking in Boston is $1.25 per hour. City of Boston parking meters are free on Sundays and legal holidays with no time limit being enforced.

How does the city of Cambridge manage parking spaces?

Since the demand for parking in Cambridge exceeds the available supply of spaces, the City encourages turnover of parking spaces with parking meters , pay stations and garage fees and Parking Control Officers monitor all areas to enforce the City’s Traffic Regulations .

How do I get a parking exemption in Cambridge?

If you need a parking exemption after City Hall’s regular business hours, call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4272 or submit a parking exemption request before 1:30 a.m. An after-hours exemption request is valid from the time of the submission until 8 a.m. the following morning. In general there is free 2-hour parking in Cambridge’s three downtown core areas.

How many bicycle parking spaces are there in Cambridge?

There are over 1,000 bicycle parking spaces throughout the City of Cambridge. Centralized pay stations, which accept credit cards, have replaced some individual parking meters. In order to make parking available to residents and people visiting, doing business in and working in Cambridge, the City operates:

How do I pay my ticket in Cambridge?

Pay by cheque or money order and drop your payment in the night drop box on the Dickson Street side of the City Hall building located at 50 Dickson Street. Make your cheque or money order payable to the City of Cambridge. Please include your ticket number on the cheque. Do not make cash payments through the drop box. Want your ticket reviewed?