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1. What is “meter feeding”?

Meter feeding is paying for “additional” time on a meter over what is allowed. For example; you park at a meter that is one (1) hour only for 50¢ per hour maximum time. At the end of your hour you put another 50¢ in to buy an additional hour worth of time; that is “meter feeding”. (108-8A)

2. How do you know I am “meter feeding”?

The enforcement officers do electronic time surveys, chalking and visual observations, so they will know if you are meter feeding.

3. Can I get a ticket for “meter feeding”?

Yes, meter feeding is a $44 ticket.

4. How much time do the meters give you on Sloan Street?

The Sloan Street meters give you 30 Minutes only. These are designed as short term parking meters.

5. How much does the Sloan Street meter cost?

Sloan Street meters cost $0.25 for 30 minutes.

6. If I put 2 quarters in the meters on Sloan Street will I get an hour of parking?

No you will only get 30 minutes.

7. What are the 12 hour meters for?

These meters are for people who need to park for any number of hours up to 12.

8. What if the meter is broken?

If a meter is broken and unable to accept money, you may still park at it but only for the amount of time it allows.