Parking Violations
Regulations for illegal parking and other traffic violations became stricter in Japan. If you are found in violation of parking laws, you will be fined a large sum of penalty.
No Parking Sign
The image shows No Parking sign. Do not park the vehicle in the area near this sign.
Rental vehicles must be parked in a parking lot, even if only for a short period of time. Do not park rental vehicles in private parking spaces such as the parking lot or front yard of a private residence. Parking violations are subject to penalties.
![No Parking Sign](/images/japan/stop_ph001.png)
When a parking violation sticker is posted on the vehicle
![When a parking violation sticker is posted on the vehicle](/images/japan/stop_ph002.png)
A sticker similar to the one shown in the image will be posted on the vehicle if you parked in a no-parking area. Do the following steps if a sticker is posted on your vehicle.
- Go to the police station and pay the fine.
- Get a receipt from the police and submit it to our staff when you return the vehicle.If you fail to present "Notice of Traffic Violation" and "Payment Slip & Receipt" upon return, JPY 30,000 for parking violation fee will be charged.
Parking in Parking Lots
Lock-style parking lots
Parking procedure
![Parking procedure](/images/japan/stop_ph003.png)
- A locking plate is installed in the center of the parking space.Some can be found at the front part of the parking space.
- Park the vehicle in an empty space by driving over the locking plate.Do not park in empty spaces with a raised locking plate.
- Complete the parking procedure within two (2) minutes. Otherwise, the locking plate will automatically be raised.
Payment Procedure
![Payment Procedure](/images/japan/stop_ph004.png)
- Check the number of your parking space.
- Enter the number of your parking space into the fare adjustment machine. Once you’ve paid the correct parking fee, the locking plate will automatically be lowered.
- Check whether the locking plate has been lowered before driving out of the parking space.
Gate-style parking lots
Parking Method
![Parking Method](/images/japan/stop_ph005.png)
- Gate-style parking lots are comparatively larger than other parking lots.Gates are located at the entrance and exit.
- Stop the vehicle at the entrance gate, press the button on the ticket machine, and then take the parking ticket.
- Drive into the parking lot. The gate will automatically be raised once you get the ticket.
- Park the vehicle in an empty space.
Payment Method
![Payment Method](/images/japan/stop_ph006.png)
- Stop the vehicle at the exit gate and insert your ticket into the fare adjustment machine.
- Pay the parking fee displayed on the fare adjustment machine.
- Do not reverse the vehicle after paying the fee. The gate will be lowered again if you do, and you will not be able to drive out.
- Pay the parking fee to open the gate, and then drive out.
Park Your Car at Times Parking!
![Park in Times pay parking lots.](/images/japan/stop_ph007.png?20190507)
We strongly recommend to park your car at paid parking lots to avoid parking violations.
You can park at Times Parking - Japan's largest car park network!