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The city centre of Maastricht prioritises cyclists and pedestrians and therefore there are not that many parking spots on the streets. You will have to buy a ticket anywhere in the city centre from 08.00h to 18.00h (on Thursdays the time slot is extended until 21.00h). The closer to the city centre you park, the more you can expect to pay. Maastricht has several Park + Walk and Park + Ride locations close to the city centre. This option is cheaper than parking in the city. Find where you can park here.
In suburban neighbourhoods of Maastricht you also have to pay to park your car unless you have a resident’s parking permit. These districts are clearly marked by several street signs.
Paying
In most areas of the city, you can pay through an app or a parking metre. The parking metres usually accept both cash and card payments, although cards other than Maestro don’t always work! If you pay through an app, you will have to type your licence plate number in and it will register your ticket digitally, so there is no need to place a physical ticket on the windshield of your car.
fines
If you don’t pay for your parking spot or if you didn’t pay the full amount, you may receive a parking fine. If you have parked incorrectly (e.g. without a permit in a permit holder space or in a disabled parking space), you may receive a fine from the Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau (CJI). More information about paying CJI fines in the Netherlands.
If you disagree with your parking fine, you can file an appeal within six weeks. Note that you always need to pay your fine first. Failing to do so results in significantly higher fines. The municipality of Maastricht has handed over the job of handling parking fines to Cannock Chase. You must pay the parking fine to them. After paying, follow these official guidelines by the municipality to file such an appeal.
