This guide is here to help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for street parking<\/a>
Understanding San Francisco Parking Rules<\/a>
Where to Park in San Francisco for Free<\/a>
Finding Cheap Parking<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTips for street parking<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re new to parking in San Francisco, here are the tips that will help keep you car safe and avoid a parking ticket each time you park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1- The curb, meter and parking signs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Did you check if they allow parking now? (curb and meter colors, and parking signs explained<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n2- Your car:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Is it facing the flow of traffic?
\u2705 Are the wheels within 18 inches from the curb? (only if you parallel park)
\u2705 Are the tires curbed to prevent runaway? (only if you park on a hill)
Uphill – turn them away from the curb
Downhill – turn them towards the curb
\u2705 Did you make sure the bumpers are not extending into a driveway, crosswalk or color curb?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3- The authorized parking duration:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You’re parking in a…
\u2705 Parking meter?
Meters often have a time limit. After it is reached, you must move your car at least one block.
If the meter is broken (doesn\u2019t accept any form of payment), the limit is 2 hours.
\u2705 Residential area?
These areas often limit the time you can park unless you have the corresponding residential parking permit. After the time limit is reached, you must move your car at least one block.
\u2705 Area with other restrictions?
Street cleaning, tow away and no parking hours can come into effect after you park.
\u2705 Free parking area with no restrictions at all?
The 72 hour rule always applies in San Francisco in the absence of other restrictions: you are allowed to park in one spot for up to 72 hours and not more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4- Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Did you pay the meter before leaving your car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5- Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Did you make sure you didn\u2019t leave anything visible nor valuables in your car?
There is a car break-ins \u201cepidemic\u201d in San Francisco, in particular in these neighborhoods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6- Moving your car on time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Did you set a reminder to move your car before expiry of the parking meter, residential time limit, street cleaning or before the next restriction comes into effect?
You can use the free SpotAngels app to automatically set reminders for you when you park. It is available on the Apple App Store<\/a> and the Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re new to parking in San Francisco, here are the tips that will help keep you car safe and avoid a parking ticket each time you park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1- The curb, meter and parking signs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Did you check if they allow parking now? (curb and meter colors, and parking signs explained<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Is it facing the flow of traffic? You’re parking in a… \u2705 Did you pay the meter before leaving your car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Did you make sure you didn\u2019t leave anything visible nor valuables in your car? \u2705 Did you set a reminder to move your car before expiry of the parking meter, residential time limit, street cleaning or before the next restriction comes into effect?2- Your car:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Are the wheels within 18 inches from the curb? (only if you parallel park)
\u2705 Are the tires curbed to prevent runaway? (only if you park on a hill)
Uphill – turn them away from the curb
Downhill – turn them towards the curb
\u2705 Did you make sure the bumpers are not extending into a driveway, crosswalk or color curb?<\/p>\n\n\n\n3- The authorized parking duration:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Parking meter?
Meters often have a time limit. After it is reached, you must move your car at least one block.
If the meter is broken (doesn\u2019t accept any form of payment), the limit is 2 hours.
\u2705 Residential area?
These areas often limit the time you can park unless you have the corresponding residential parking permit. After the time limit is reached, you must move your car at least one block.
\u2705 Area with other restrictions?
Street cleaning, tow away and no parking hours can come into effect after you park.
\u2705 Free parking area with no restrictions at all?
The 72 hour rule always applies in San Francisco in the absence of other restrictions: you are allowed to park in one spot for up to 72 hours and not more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n4- Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5- Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There is a car break-ins \u201cepidemic\u201d in San Francisco, in particular in these neighborhoods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6- Moving your car on time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can use the free SpotAngels app to automatically set reminders for you when you park. It is available on the Apple App Store<\/a> and the Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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