Enforcement of on street and off-street parking time limits downtown starts July 1

What happened

According to City of Hayward’s public record item, Enforcement of on street and off-street parking time limits downtown starts July 1, Enforcement of on street and off-street parking time limits downtown starts July 1 Image The City of Hayward will begin enforcing parking time limits on streets and in City parking lots and garages in the downtown area starting July 1. While parking is free on City streets and in City lots and garages, please observe time limits where posted—and keep in mind that overnight parking is prohibited in City lots and garages. The enforcement is beginning on July 1 to provide adequate conveniently located parking for customers patronizing local businesses and for people visiting downtown Hayward. As a next phase, the City plans to introduce a parking permit program to meet the longer-term parking needs of people who live and work in downtown. Citations for violations of parking time limits on streets and in City parking lots and garages carry a $79 fine for non-commercial vehicles and a $129.50

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