Q: What is the penalty for parking violations?
A: Vehicles parked in violation will receive parking tickets, which carry a fine of $20.00. Violations in the Lower Merion High School zone are $30.00. Failure to respond to a ticket will result in increased fines and costs. Duplicating, counterfeiting or altering permits will result in a fine not to exceed $600.00 and revocation of the permit, as mandated by Lower Merion Township Code 145-23. For Further Information: Parking Services Department 610-645-6230.
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Q: How can you tell which meters are long-term parking?
A: Meter casings are color coded: red - 12 hours; silver and/or charcoal - 1-2 hours.
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Q: How can a resident obtain a permit?
A: Residential Parking Permits may be obtained at the Parking Services Office, located in the lobby of the Public Safety Building. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Please bring the vehicle registration card for each vehicle to be included in the Residential Parking Permit Program, a valid driver's license and proof of residency such as a deed or notarized lease. Up to 2 vehicles may be listed on a permit.
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Q: Where should the Residential Parking Permit be displayed?
A: Permits must be displayed on the rear view mirror facing outward.
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Q: What is the 'Parking Report' and where can I find it?
A: The June 22, 2001 Parking Report of the Parking Policies Committee is available in Township libraries for review and is available on the website.
There is also a Parking Report FAQ.
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Q: May a guest or visitor display my permit?
A: Permits are transferable only between vehicles to which they are registered. They cannot be displayed on any other vehicles.
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Q: Can I park for free at a meter, or in a Permit Parking Lot?
A: The privileges of a Residential Parking Permit do not include free meter parking or Permit Lots.
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Q: What if I purchase a new car or license plate?
A: You will be required to respond immediately to the Parking Services Department and notify them. A new permit will be issued indicating the change. The old permit will be surrendered.
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Q: How much does it cost to purchase a permit?
A: Each permit is valid for the calendar year and can be purchased at a cost of $20.00. They are renewable every December. There is no grace period for displaying an expired permit.
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Q: Is there any parking by permit in the Township?
A: Yes, municipal lots In Ardmore, Bryn Mawr and Bala. Applications can be made through the Parking Services Department.
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Q: Where do I go to request to have a meter bagged for periods of one day or more?
A: The Parking Services Department at the Public Safety Building. There is a fee.
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Q: Who should you notify if there is a problem with a malfunctioning meter?
A: Notify the Lower Merion Township Parking Services Department, 610-645-6230. Give them the lot number or street address plus the alpha-numeric designation found on the small metal tag located on the front of the meter below the time window.
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Q: What is the cost of parking at a meter?
A: Fifty cents per hour. One and two hour meters will accept nickels and dimes for shorter time periods. All long term meters will only accept quarters.
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Q: When do you have to put money in the meter and what are the hours of enforcement?
A: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., regardless of weather, excluding Sunday and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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