How long can you park in a no-parking zone before getting photographed?
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Parking in a no-parking zone for 5 minutes will result in a violation being photographed. Here is additional information: Upload system: When illegally parked, electronic police will upload the violation to the system after more than five minutes, but not within five minutes. The current working procedure of electronic police capturing illegal parking is: when a vehicle enters a no-parking zone, the electronic police will automatically take a photo. Consequences: If the vehicle leaves within 5 minutes, this photo will be automatically deleted; however, if the vehicle remains parked illegally for more than 5 minutes, the electronic police will take a second photo and upload it to the system simultaneously. This will result in a penalty for illegal parking, but no points will be deducted from the driver's license.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I have some insights to share about parking at photo enforcement zones. Those places have highly sensitive cameras, and lingering too long will get you snapped, resulting in fines and unnecessary hassle. Specifically, if the sign says no parking, even stopping for just half a minute might trigger a ticket; in temporary parking zones, the allowed duration typically ranges from 2 to 5 minutes—for example, airport drop-off areas often have a 3-minute limit. Once, I stopped briefly on a commercial street to grab coffee and got ticketed after about three minutes. The reason? The cameras are equipped with timers or sensors that start counting the moment your car stops. To avoid trouble, I recommend checking signs carefully, not dawdling, or simply using proper parking lots. Rules vary by location, with stricter enforcement and faster camera responses in city centers—some systems can trigger in just seconds or minutes. Bottom line: park cautiously in these spots, and don’t push your luck with extended stays.
