Glossary of parking and mobility
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Some definitions are taken from the methodological guide "Parking surveys" published by CEREMA (November 1997, republished in October 2000).
Some definitions are taken from the methodological guide "Parking surveys" published by CEREMA (November 1997, republished in October 2000).
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| Expansion | The phenomenon whereby not all parking permit holders are present in a parking lot simultaneously . The " diversity factor " for a category of permit holders is equal to the ratio between the maximum number of permit holders present at the same time and the total number of permit holders. See also Consolidation . Example: the diversity factor for the "office workers" category is frequently around 0.65.
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| Post-Parking Package (FPS) | A fixed penalty fee is payable for on -street parking when the fee for the entire parking period has not been paid, or has been insufficiently paid, at the start of parking (known as immediate payment ). The fixed penalty fee (FPS) has replaced criminal fines for parking violations since January 1, 2018 ( decriminalization ). Its amount varies from one municipality to another, and even from one neighborhood to another or one category of user to another ( decentralization ).
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| Payment franchise |
The duration during which a motorist can drive in and out of the parking lot after paying for parking. This duration varies depending on the layout of the parking lot.
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| Crossing allowance |
The duration during which a motorist can drive, or even park, in a car park and then exit without paying. This duration may vary depending on the car park. It may be defined, where applicable, within the framework of the public service delegation.
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