Parking rules in France
Parking zone types
| Zone | Description | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zone Bleue | Blue disc required | Free (time-limited) |
| Stationnement Payant | Paid parking | €1-4/hour |
| Zone Verte | Residential priority | Varies |
| Parking Relais | Park & Ride | €2-5/day |
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Blue zone (zone bleue)
- Free parking with time limit
- Requires blue parking disc (disque de stationnement)
- Typically 1.5-2 hour limit
- Set disc to arrival time, round up to next half hour
Parking fines (FPS - forfait post-stationnement)
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Expired meter | €17-75 (varies by city) |
| Blue zone violation | €35 |
| Dangerous parking | €135 |
| Disabled space | €135 |
| Blocking traffic | €135 |
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Prohibited parking
- Within 5m of intersections
- Within 5m of pedestrian crossings
- On sidewalks (unless marked)
- Within 20m of traffic lights
- Double parking
Tips for parking in France
- Buy a disque bleu at tabacs or auto shops
- Paris uses PayByPhone app
- Many cities have 2-hour free parking in blue zones
- "Stationnement gênant" = obstructive parking (€35)
- "Stationnement dangereux" = dangerous parking (€135)
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