Paying for parking in English
What to ask when parking, paying by machine, and checking the time limit.
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Ask if parking is allowed here
park = use it as a verb
Ask the hourly price
per hour = for one hour
Say the machine does not accept your card
won't take = doesn't accept
Ask if there is a time limit
parking ticket = fine notice, not a parking slip
Quick answers
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Can I park here?” — ask if parking is allowed here. park = use it as a verb.
Parking: what to say in English
Say “How much is it per hour?” — ask the hourly price. per hour = for one hour.
Parking: what to say in English
Say “The machine won't take my card.” — say the machine does not accept your card. won't take = doesn't accept.
Parking: what to say in English
Say “Is there a time limit?” — ask if there is a time limit. parking ticket = fine notice, not a parking slip.