P A R K I N G
Before
you head into the Big Easy, please take note of an important
piece of advice:
ALWAYS
READ THE SIGNS BEFORE YOU PARK!
You think the
city just makes money off of your tourist dollars? (g) (it's
parking fines!) READ the signs before you park. Metered Parking
is enforced. You only have to pay the meters from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. (when the Meter Maids are working).
You cannot
park at bagged meters, during X hours, or on X days...it's different
on each block and each day...so read the posted signs very carefully--or
park somewhere else! Call Parking Enforcement (504) 826-1880
to see if you have a question about parking in New Orleans.
Towable
parking violations include parking:
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in driveways,
fire lanes
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on sidewalks
or neutral grounds
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near fire
hydrants (within 15 feet)
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on corners
and crosswalks (within 20 feet)
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in loading
and service zones (buses and cab zones too),
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on a parade
route within 2 hours of a parade
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during rush
hours (7-9 a.m., 4-6 p.m.) on major streets
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on street
cleaning days (usually Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m. - Noon)
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at bagged
meters
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3 or more
unpaid parking violations
To make sure
your car was towed and not stolen, you can contact the Claiborne
Auto Pound at 565-7450. Hope you don't have to use this number!
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HANDICAPPED?
Drivers needing a handicapped pass can obtain a card--call
(504) 483-4610.
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COMMERCIAL
LOTS
Many parking lots have reduced rates ("Early Bird Specials")
if you arrive before 9:00 a.m.
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PARK-N-SHOP
LOTS
Many downtown businesses and department stores offer free or
discounted parking with minimum purchases.
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