Signage is important when traveling on the road. It can be particularly crucial when looking for parking in a city like Hartford, Conn. Z Airport Parking takes pride in helping those in and around the Hartford area find parking when traveling to Bradley International Airport. But we also want to help you find parking anywhere you go, which is why we developed this quick guide for common parking signs that can be found in the City of Hartford.
Double Arrow/No Parking
These signs mean that vehicles may not park there at all.
Bus Stop
This sign means that the location is a designated bus stop. No parking is allowed in this spot at all. This also means that you may not wait or stop at the curbside either in your car or on foot.
Metered Signs
These signs represent metered parking designated during certain hours of the day that are indicated on the sign. In this example, you can park on the street between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for a maximum of 2 hours. After 3:30 p.m., you cannot park there at all.
Street Sweeping
These signs indicate that street sweeping occurs during a designated time and there is to be no parking there during the time specified on the sign.
No Parking
The sign on the top indicates no parking to the right of the sign during the specified hours listed. The sign on the bottom represents no parking at all to the right of the sign.
No Standing Anytime
These signs indicate that vehicles may not park at this spot at any time. This includes idling, sitting in the car with hazards on, etc. at this location. You cannot use this spot to wait or stop while loading or unloading packages or merchandise at curbside. You can stop to quickly drop off or pick up passengers.
No Standing
This sign indicates that no vehicles can park at this location during the posted times.
Even Signs
This sign indicates that vehicles can park on the even side of the street during certain days and times. There is no parking during the days and times not specified on the signs. Vehicles parked in these spots outside of the designated time will be towed.
Odd Signs
This sign indicates that vehicles can park on the odd side of the street during certain days and times. There is no parking during the days and times not specified on the signs. Vehicles parked in these spots outside of the designated time will be towed.
Yellow No Parking Sign
A yellow no parking sign is a temporary no parking sign that indicates no parking at all while it is posted.
If you want to park off-street, there are plenty of convenient, affordable Propark lots for parking in the City of Hartford. And if you’re flying out of BDL, don’t forget to make a Bradley Airport parking reservation with Z Parking.