Free Parking at Metered Parking Spaces for Eligible Califor…

Free Parking at Metered Parking Spaces for Eligible California Veterans

Local California city and county parking authorities, under state law

Free parking at metered spaces where the local jurisdiction has adopted the exemption

If your vehicle carries a California Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor or Purple Heart license plate and weighs no more than 6,000 pounds gross, you can park free at metered spaces. Each local jurisdiction has to adopt this, so it is not available everywhere.

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How to apply

There is nothing to apply for beyond getting the qualifying license plate. Check with the city or county whether they have adopted the exemption before relying on it.

What you'll need

A qualifying special recognition license plate already issued to your vehicle.

Eligibility

Your vehicle carries a California Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor or Purple Heart license plate
Your vehicle weighs no more than 6,000 pounds gross
The city or county has adopted the metered parking exemption

Source

Official source

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