Pay Stations for On-Street Parking

The City of Victoria has replaced its 1,900 on-street parking meters with 250 computerized pay stations.  The new pay-by-space stations enable the public to purchase parking time from any pay station downtown, simply by noting their parking space number.  There's no need to display a receipt on your vehicle dashboard.

The previous on-street parking meters have reached the end of their expected lifespan.  The new pay-by-space stations are more convenient, allowing you to:

  • Purchase time from any downtown pay station
  • Pay by coin, credit card, or the new City parking card
  • Receive a parking receipt

Each parking space has its own distinct, clearly marked, four-digit number.

Important: the pay stations will currently accept improperly-formatted numbers.  Make sure you have the correct, four-digit number for your parking space.

How to Use a Pay Station

  1. Park and note your four-digit space number
  2. At any pay station, enter your space number
  3. Choose your method of payment
  4. Purchase the parking time you require
  5. Print and collect your receipt
Important: You can purchase more time, but only up to the maximum time in the area you have parked; repeat metering is not permitted.
Important: The new pay stations will not accept the former "Park Smart" parking cards; those will only be accepted by the single-head meters being phased out.  You can, however, trade in your existing card for a new one, and the balance will be transferred.