pysäköintilappu

Pysäköintilappu, often translated as parking ticket or parking permit, is a document related to the regulation of vehicle parking. In Finland, a pysäköintilappu can refer to two distinct items: a parking ticket issued by authorities for an infraction, or a parking permit displayed by a vehicle to indicate authorized parking.

A parking ticket is a notice of a parking violation. It is typically issued by a parking enforcement officer when a vehicle is parked illegally, for example, exceeding the time limit, parking in a prohibited zone, or failing to pay the required parking fee. The ticket details the offense, the location, the date and time, and the amount of the fine. It also provides instructions on how to pay the fine or appeal the ticket.

A parking permit, on the other hand, is a document, often a sticker or a card, that grants the holder the right to park in a specific area or under certain conditions. These permits are commonly used for residential parking, where residents of an area are issued permits to park on their street. They can also be issued by businesses or organizations to their employees or customers. The permit usually displays an identification number or code and may have an expiration date. Displaying a valid pysäköintilappu in the designated area is crucial to avoid receiving a parking ticket.