Motorcycle and scooter in Paris: how to pay parking, and what are the prices

Update from 01/09/2022 – At the start of the school year, two -wheeler parking will become paid in Paris. Find out how to pay parking, be exempt from it or register for the residential subscription here.

Understanding everything – how paid parking in Paris works for motorcycles, scooters and moped?

From Thursday, September 1, parking becomes payable for motorized two-wheelers in the capital, but remains free for electric vehicles.

The protests of motorcycle and scooter users did nothing. The drivers of motorcycles and thermal scooters will be used by the City of Paris. As of September 1, their parking in the street became paying. For the deputy mayor of Paris in charge of mobility, David Belliard, “the city of Paris has decided to end free parking for motorized two-wheelers who were no longer justified”.

This decision is also presented as a “equity measure with regard to motorists”. But the message is clear. It is above all a question of dissuading bikers and scooters of circulating in the capital in order to reduce the noise pollution, pollution and anarchic parking lots. Besides, paying parking will only concern two-wheelers with thermal motor. Electrics, silent and without emission, will continue to park for free in Paris. Since the announcement of this measure, the sale of these devices has grown in a dazzling way.

The capital has approximately 42.000 parking spaces for these vehicles. In the streets of Paris, they can park on marked motor or 2RM locations as well as on the parking tape. On the other hand, parking on the sidewalks and in the locations reserved for bikes is strictly prohibited, under penalty of ticket and removal.

Motorcycles and thermal scooters are vehicles mainly targeted by the implementation of paid parking for two-wheelers. In detail, these are vehicles in category L1, L2, L3 and L5, a category indicated on the registration certificate of each vehicle.

The purchase of ticket is done on parking meters or via PaybyPhone, Parknow or Flowbird mobile applications. A user of motorized two-wheelers which would not be in good standing may be inflicted a fine-post-staining, or fps- of 37.50 euros in zone 1 (from 1 to 11th arrondissement) and 25 euros in zone 2 (From 12th to 20th).

• What pricing for “visitors”?

The pricing grid is that applies to cars, but the prices are divided by two. For a visitor (non -resident of Paris), it takes 3 euros per hour for the first two hours to park in the districts of the center (from 1st to 11th), that is to say. Zone 1. After the painful increases. The third hour is 6 euros, the fourth at 7.50 euros, the fifth and sixth hours at 9 euros each. To stay parked six hours, you will have to pay 37.50 euros. Coming to work in Paris in two-wheelers becomes a luxury and many will not be able to afford it.

Important detail: each hour is split up per 15 minutes. If you are parked 2 hours and 15 minutes in zone 1, this will cost you 7.50 euros, or two hours for 6 euros, plus a quarter of the third hour at € 6, or € 1.50.

From the 12th to the 20th arrondissement (Bois de Vincennes included), the prices are a little lower, with 2 euros for the first two hours, a third hour at 4 euros, a fourth at 5 euros and the fifth and sixth at 6 euros. For 6 parking hours, the maximum duration, the note will amount to 25 euros.

• What prices for residents?

Parisians justifying a home in Paris benefit from preferential rates by making a online request. This is an annual subscription of 22.50 euros or 45 euros for three years. Then, the drivers will have to pay, on their application or to the parking meter, a day package of 75 cents or a weekly package of 4.50 euros to park in their area of ​​residence.

But be careful for those who have another vehicle, a car or another two-wheeler. It is not possible to combine a resident subscription. The second vehicle will therefore be subject to the “visitor” rate.

• What prices for professionals?

Preferential rates are also offered to Ile -de -France residents working in Paris. Some professionals may benefit from various subscriptions depending on their profession or their address. The annual subscription is 120 euros for those who have a mobile activity in the capital. The hourly rate will then be only 25 cents with a parking limit of 7 consecutive hours.

Parisian liberal health professionals considered “sedentary” will also have a possible subscription if they pay the sum of 22.50 euros per year. This will allow them to benefit from a daily rate of 75 cents to park 24 hours near the medical office on which they depend.

On the other hand, the owners of electric motorized two-wheelers (low broadcast) will not pay. Their drivers will have to take a free virtual ticket on the mobile application. People working in home care moved to two-wheelers in the capital also benefit from free through an online ticket.People with disabilities living in Ile-de-France and holders of CMI-S or CES/CSPH cards will not need to pay either. To do this, they will have to reference the two-wheeled vehicle to benefit from free.

• parking lots, a good alternative?

The note will be salty for those who come to work in Paris every day. In zone 1, the week (6 hours a day over 5 days) represents an amount of 225 euros and 153 euros in zone 2. In the month, this is a considerable amount, which is 900 and 612 euros respectively.

The alternative is based on the underground car parks accessible with the “Pass 2RM”. It will be necessary to pay 90 euros per month or 990 euros per year to subscribe to a parking lot located in an area from the 1st to the 11th arrondissement. The hourly rate will then be lowered to 1.20 euros per two-wheeler. In zone 2, the price will be 70 euros per month (770 euros per year) with an hourly rate of 80 cents.

Motorcycle and scooter in Paris: how to pay parking, and what are the prices ?

Update from 01/09/2022 – At the start of the school year, two -wheeler parking will become paid in Paris. Find out how to pay parking, be exempt from it or register for the residential subscription here.

Posted on 06/28/2022 at 5:30 PM

Update of 01/09/2022-Paid parking for motorized two-wheelers has been effective in Paris since September 1st. You will find below the methods to register on the town hall website and how to pay your parking for visitors.

Parking can quickly become problematic in major cities. For this reason, but also to escape dense circulation as much as possible, many people have chosen to move in two-wheelers.

Until now, parking spaces for motorized scooters and motorcycles have been free in Paris. But since September 1, 2022, The regulations have changed and the 42,000 places dedicated and the areas shared with the cars are now paid, As Anne Hidalgo had promised.

The town hall of Paris also warns users of motorized vehicles who would use sidewalks or bicycle parking lots (which is prohibited). In the event of an offense, the sanction will go from simple contravention to removal.

How much does it cost to park in Paris, how to enjoy reduced rates if you are a resident, how to pay ? We will explain everything to you.

What are the prices to park in two-wheelers in Paris ?

Parking is divided into 2 zones. The first extends from the 1st to the 11th arrondissement, the second from the 12th to the 20th arrondissement. The prices in force are as follows:

Is parking also paying if I drive electric ?

No, You will not have to pay parking in Paris if you ride with a motorcycle or an electric scooter Like the BMW CE-04. The town hall of Paris wishes to stem traffic in its streets and encourage users to opt for softer mobility.

If you wanted to take an electric two-wheeler, know that aid is offered by the State. For a vehicle of more than 2 kilowatts, it can go up to € 900.

How to take advantage of a preferential rate if I live in Paris ?

Nevertheless, it will be possible to benefit from arranged prices or residential subscriptions if you have a thermal vehicle. For the latter, the amount will be € 22.5 (for 1 year) or € 45 (for 3 years) to which will be added parking costs: € 0.75 per day and € 4.5 per week. Owners of electric two-wheelers can obtain free parking.

Be careful because nothing is automatic. You must first register your vehicle on a dedicated platform, available by clicking here, whether motorized or electric.

Are there prices arranged if I am a visitor (2RM pass) ?

A 2RM pass has been set up. Accessible to everyone, but especially thought of people who do not live in Paris, it allows access to certain Parisian parks for a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription.

How it works ? You can park unlimited in one of the 68 reference parks. If you decide to park in another park, you will have to pay € 1.20 an hour for a park located in zone 1 (arrondissement 1 to 11) or € 0.80 of the time for a park located in the area 2 (arrondissement 12 to 20).

How to pay for occasional parking ?

Parking is paid From Monday to Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To pay you the fee, you can use parking meters or simply a mobile application that offers the advantage of being able to extend or shorten your duration of parking. It also allows you to alert you before the end of your parking.

We have selected for you 3 applications allowing you not to worry about the location of the parking meter.

Paybyphone

Paybyphone parking

Paybyphone parking is a free mobile application that allows you to manage and set your vehicle parking in more than 1000 cities around the world, directly from your smartphone.

• Downloads: 1636
• Release date : 2023-09-21
• Author : PaybyPhone Technologies Inc.
• Licence : Free license
• Categories:Shopping
• Operating system : Android – iOS iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch

Parknow

Park Now

Park Now is a parking application that allows you to find a parking space and adjust it directly from your smartphone. Application to download for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad).

• Downloads: 311
• Release date : 2023-02-14
• Author : Park Now
• Licence : Free license
• Categories:Hobbies
• Operating system : Android – Online service – iOS iPhone / iPad

Note that Parknow is now part of the Easypark network which covers many European cities.

Flowbird

Flowbird Parking

Flowbird Parking facilitates the parking of your vehicle in many cities in France. Set and be alerted when the duration of your parking ends to extend it without risk of ticket.

• Downloads: 266
• Release date : 2023-08-23
• Author : Flowbird
• Licence : Free license
• Categories:Journey
• Operating system : Android – iOS iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch

What are the alternatives to the 2 motorized wheels ?

You will understand, the objective of this maneuver is to reduce traffic in the capital and encourage users to opt for softer mobility such as bikes / VAE, (electric) scooters and simply transport in transport common.

However, the use of a 2 wheels are sometimes compulsory for certain users. Traditional manufacturers are getting more and more. We can already list a few motorcycles and scooters already available in France:

• BMW with the C-EVO, and now, CE-04;
• Vespa Elibrica;
• Yamaha Neo’s;
• Harley Davidson Livewire and Del Mar (coming);
• Seat Silence S01.

New 100% electric brands also exist (Zero, Energica) and many Chinese manufacturers have arrived on the French market (Niu, Super Socco, Horwin, etc.).

Romain Vandevelde published on 06/28/2022 at 5:30 p.m. | Updated on 09/01/2022