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South Miami Parking Division
In accordance with the City of South Miami Code, payment is required when utilizing any South Miami parking space. Parking enforcement hours for expired meters are as follows:
- Sunday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Please note that vehicles parked illegally or causing life or safety hazards will be subject to citation by the South Miami Police Department at any time, regardless of enforcement hours.
On-Street Metered Parking
On-street metered parking is defined as when you park your vehicle on the street, anywhere on or along the curb and the City provides a 4-hour maximum. As per Florida law s. 316.1964, drivers of vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate are allowed to park for free up to four (4) hours in any on-street metered space, unless signage posted restricts the time to park. For example, if the signage establishes a three-hour time limit, then the driver is allowed to park for a maximum of three hours. After the time limit expires, the driver must deposit money into the parking meter or move the vehicle from the parking space.
South Miami Parking Garage
In the South Miami Parking Garages, all drivers must pay to park and provides a 4-hour maximum. Drivers of vehicles with specialized equipment such as a ramp, lift, or foot or hand controls or displaying the Florida Toll Exemption Permit, or displaying the “DV” license plate are exempt from parking fees in the parking garages.
Pay-By-Plate
Pay-by-plate is a paperless method for parking payments. It works by using the license plate number on the vehicle, rather than having to enter the space number to confirm that the parking fee has been paid. By using any of the City's three different smartphone applications; PaybyPhone, ParkMobile and Passport, drivers can pay by entering their license plate number and designating the amount of time it will be parked there.How it Works
When a driver enters their license plate number, it is NOT cross-referenced with police databases for vehicle registrations. No information is captured when someone pays-by-plate. The parking officers simply check the plates of cars parked in a particular zone to ensure that they have paid, and that the parking session is valid. A driver may pay using three different smartphone applications; PaybyPhone, ParkMobile and Passport.Payment Options
Drivers can pay using any of the three different smartphone applications; PaybyPhone, ParkMobile and Passport. All major cards are accepted, and drivers can pay by credit or debit.License Number
If a driver inputs the incorrect license plate number, they could be subject to a citation. If the plate number in the system is wrong, there is no way to ensure the driver’s parking is valid. When the plate number is entered, the machine will display a confirmation screen to show the number and time selected, indicating that the transaction has been finalized.Parking Time
A driver may use any of the three different smartphone applications; PaybyPhone, ParkMobile and Passport to check how much parking time is left. Parking Customers simply enter their license plate number to check the remaining time or extend the time. A driver can pay for any amount of time that is within the restrictions of your parking zone. If a driver is parked beyond the time restriction, a citation may be warranted.NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IS ALLOWED AT ANY OF THE PAID ON-STREET PARKING LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CITY. OVERNIGHT PARKING IS ONLY ALLOWED AT THE SOUTH MIAMI PARKING GARAGE WITH AN OVERNIGHT PARKING DIGITAL PARKING PERMIT.
Receipts
No receipt is necessary unless the driver needs it. The pay-by-plate multi-space parking meter will not automatically issue any. If a person does require a receipt, an e-receipt will be readily available by email.For more information on pay-by-plate parking enforcement please contact the City of South Miami at 786-309-4268.