Pysäköintikiekko

Pysäköintikiekko, also known as a parking disc, is a device used in many European countries to regulate the duration of parking. It is typically a small, blue cardboard or plastic disc with a movable pointer. When a vehicle is parked in a zone with a time limit, the driver sets the pointer to the time of arrival. This allows parking enforcement officers to verify how long a vehicle has been parked.

The purpose of the pysäköintikiekko is to ensure a fair turnover of parking spaces, particularly in busy urban areas. By limiting the maximum parking time, it aims to make parking available for more people throughout the day. Many municipalities have specific parking zones where the use of a pysäköintikiekko is mandatory. These zones are usually indicated by road signs.

Failure to display a valid pysäköintikiekko, or setting it incorrectly, can result in a parking fine. The allowed parking duration varies depending on the specific zone and location, and is usually indicated on the parking signs. Drivers are responsible for understanding and adhering to the parking regulations in force. The parking disc should be placed visibly behind the windshield, typically on the dashboard or on the passenger side. It is important to set the disc to the correct arrival time, rounding up to the next full or half hour, depending on local regulations.