The
City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach both offer metered
on-street parking. Parking rates are twenty-five cents
($.25) every 15 minutes. These meters accept quarters,
nickels, dimes and special
electronic debit cards which can be purchased
from each city's parking authority.
Parking
Permits:
-Residential
parking permits are available for sale for street parking
and in city garages at the rate of $3 per day. These decals
are designed to hang from your car's rear-view mirror.
-If
you wish to buy a visitor parking permit to park in a
residential zone, 2-week permits are available. The resident
must accompany you and show proof of residency. You must
also bring your car-rental contract or car registration
to buy the permit.
-Park
and ride services are available for major events and large
trade shows. Call the City of Miami Beach Parking Hotline
(305-673-PARK) for more information.
Disabled
Parking:
Disabled accessible parking is available at all on-street
meters, parking lots and garages. There is no charge for
this parking.
City
Garages:
Parking
garages in Miami cost $1.25 per hour with a 24 hour maximum
(for non-permit holders). Downtown Miami has two 24-hour
garages and two which close at midnight.
For
a list of parking lots, garages and maps, click here:
For
a map of parking facilities in Miami, click here:
Parking
garages in Miami Beach cost $1 per hour with 24 hour maximum.
Miami
Parking Regulations
Please
keep in mind the following basic parking rules:
-Parking
at a meter without paying is subject to a fine and/or
towing.
-Overtime
parking is charged $18.00.
-Improper
parking is charged $23.00. You should park no further
than 18" from the sidewalk. Park between the lines
demarcating each parking spot.
-Parking
violations are enforced by towing 24 hours/day, 7 days
a week
-Florida
drivers must wear a seatbelt while driving at all times
-Diagonally
striped lanes are for disabled access only, not parking.
-Park
at least 10 feet from a fire hydrant.
-Never
park on the sidewalk.
-Never
park on a crosswalk, an alley or in restricted or prohibited
zones.
Parking
Violations Bureau Fines (
Paid Within 30 Days | Paid After 30 Days)
Overtime Parking $18.00 | $45.00
Parking Improperly by not Parking Wholly Within Meter
Parking Space $18.00 | $45.00
Moving Other Person's Parked Vehicle Without Authority $23.00
| $42.00
Improper Parking $23.00 | $42.00
Prohibited Parking $28.00 | $47.00
Leaving
Vehicle Unattended Without Stopping Engine and Removing
Ignition Key $28.00 | $47.00
Restricted Parking $28.00
| $47.00
Parking so as to Obstruct Traffic or Hazardous Parking $28.00
| $47.00
Violations of Florida Statues $32.00 | $32.00
No Valid License Plate. $33.00 | $57.00
Willfully Obstructing Traffic $33.00 | $57.00
Unlawfully Parking in "Disabled Permit Only"
space (first violation) $153.00
Unlawfully Parking in "Disabled Permit Only"
space (second violation) $253.00
Failure to comply will result in the issuance of
additional costs, and further failure may result in the
denial of vehicle registration, the immobilization
of vehicle, impoundment of vehicle, or the impoundment of
the license plate.