parking meter
noun
: a coin-operated device which registers the purchase of parking time for a motor vehicle
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Redondo Beach offers an annual parking meter permit for $170.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
The parking permit is valid at any parking meter within city limits and works from the date of purchase until Oct. 31.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
On this day in 1935: Park-O-Meter No. 1, the world’s first parking meter, designed and created by Carl C. Magee, was installed on the southeast corner of First Street and Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
Yes, but: The change has created the opportunity for scammers to affix imposter QR codes on parking meters, directing users to imitation payment sites, per BBB.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 July 2024
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
The parking permit is valid at any parking meter within city limits and works from the date of purchase until Oct. 31.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
On this day in 1935: Park-O-Meter No. 1, the world’s first parking meter, designed and created by Carl C. Magee, was installed on the southeast corner of First Street and Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
Yes, but: The change has created the opportunity for scammers to affix imposter QR codes on parking meters, directing users to imitation payment sites, per BBB.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 July 2024
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“Parking meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parking%20meter. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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