As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
A small portable electronic module that is designed to be
hung on a rearview mirror, unless otherwise designated by the Director
of Parking Enforcement, incorporating an electronic display on which
information can be seen readily. Each electronic component shall be
numerically keyed to the electronic debit card to which it is issued.
ELECTRONIC DEBIT CARD
A card, whether or not prepaid, capable of being programmed
to allow a user to activate an IVPS for a particular purpose when
read by the electronic component.
IN-VEHICLE PARKING SYSTEM (IVPS)
Refers collectively to the electronic component and the electronic
debit card that is inserted into the electronic component to activate
it. All components of the IVPS are nontransferable and must be activated,
installed or otherwise operated in the manner set forth in this article
in order for use of the IVPS to be valid.
In-vehicle parking systems may only be used to park in a space
regulated by a parking meter. The electronic component must be displayed
in an unobstructed manner in order to be visible to duly authorized
parking enforcement personnel.
[Amended 1-21-2003, effective 2-4-2003]
A. No person shall park a vehicle in a parking meter space for more
than one time period lawfully permitted in that parking meter zone.
B. No person shall activate an IVPS for a time period longer than one
time period lawfully permitted in that parking meter zone, unless
the person possesses a valid disabled parking permit, nor shall any
person activate or reactivate an IVPS for purpose of extending such
time.
C. The act of activating an IVPS for a rate that is different from that
indicated in a particular parking meter zone will subject that person
to a penalty of $20 per incident.