Glossary of parking and mobility

A colloquial term for a preferential rate for residents who do not regularly use their cars, meaning they make only a small number of trips per month. Additional trips beyond this quota are charged individually. This system was implemented in Lyon under the name " Subscription Domicile " in 1998.

La tarification du stationnement en fonction du poids du véhicule est permise depuis 2019 par l'article L2333-87 du Code général des collectivités territoriales. Elle a été mise en œuvre à Paris, Lyon et Bordeaux, dans une logique de contenir l’essor des SUV et leur impact sur la qualité de vie urbaine. Les seuils sont plus élevés pour les véhicules électriques, en raison du poids de leurs batteries.

La tarification sociale / solidaire du stationnement a été permise par la loi d'orientation des mobilités du 24 décembre 2019 (LOM) qui a modifié l'article L2333-87 du Code général des collectivités territoriales. Le tarif « peut être réduit en fonction du niveau du revenu des usagers, de leur statut ou du nombre de personnes vivant au sein de leur foyer, en vue de favoriser l’égalité d’accès à la mobilité des personnes en situation de vulnérabilité économique ou sociale ». Le niveau de revenu (tranches 1 à 3 du quotient familial municipal) est souvent utilisé comme seuil pour les ayants droits.

Ratio of the number of households owning at least one car to the total number of households in a given area. Not to be confused with the household car ownership rate.

Ratio between the instantaneous number of vehicles parked illegally, and the total number of vehicles parked (authorized and prohibited).

Ratio between the instantaneous number of vehicles in authorized spaces and the number of authorized spaces. This ratio can be calculated for each category of regulation: free, blue zone, rotating paid parking, etc.

Ratio between the instantaneous number of parked vehicles (authorized and prohibited), and the number of authorized parking spaces.

Ratio between the number of vehicles for which a parking fine notice (FPS) has been issued, and the number of vehicles parked in a paid space and not having a valid parking right ( hourly, subscription or exemption).

Average number of cars available to households. Not to be confused with the rate of car ownership among households.

Ratio between the instantaneous number of vehicles in regular parking and the number of paid parking spaces. This ratio combines the occupancy rate and the compliance rate.

Ratio between the instantaneous number of vehicles in regular parking, and the number of vehicles parked in paid spaces (excluding vehicles exempt from fees ) or in blue zones (disc zone).

Ratio between the number of vehicles recorded parked in authorized spaces, over a given period, and the number of authorized spaces. See also Turnover.

Ratio between the instantaneous number of vehicles ticketed and the total number of vehicles in violation at the same time.
For paid parking, since January 1, 2018, see FPS rates.

Average time taken to find an available authorized parking space, as well as the average distance between the destination and the space found. Search time provide useful indicators in areas that are saturated or nearing saturation.

Average price paid by motorists in a parking area.

A single payment ticket usable for one or more modes of transport, which may include access to one or more car parks.

Juridiction nationale entrée en service en 2018 sous le nom de CCSP pour juger des litiges en matière de stationnement payant. Elle est installée à Limoges. Elle reçoit les contestations soit contre un FPS, après un recours administratif (RAPO), soit contre un FPS majoré. Ses décisions peuvent être contestées devant le Conseil d'État.