Charleston, SC
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Verified sourceCity of Charleston Traffic & Transportation / Parking Operations
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Meters are off today in Charleston
- Sundays free at meters, city holidays free, free outside posted meter hours — posted signs still apply.
- Photograph the new meter screen or app confirmation before you walk away.
- Charleston trap — Two-hour max on most peninsula blocks: Most downtown/peninsula metered blocks have a two-hour maximum. Feeding the meter past the posted maximum can still earn a citation. Move the car, not just the payment. Enforcement: During meter hours. Limit: 2-hour maximum.
How to pay & who to call
- Pay with:
- Flowbird; text ParkCHS to 727563; SmartCard; credit card
- Agency:
- Enforcement (843) 579-6099; Revenue (843) 724-7375
- Good to know:
- CivicPlus /158/Parking remaps; use meters page.
Sources last checked Aug 27, 2026. The posted sign at your bumper always wins.
What matters here
Meters run Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm
Verified sourceOn-street City of Charleston meters require payment Monday through Saturday, 9:00am-6:00pm. Sundays and official city holidays are free at meters. Other posted restrictions still apply. Enforcement: Not enforced outside meter hours. Rate: ~$2-$3/hour (confirm meter face). Limit: Typically 2 hours on peninsula.
Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm · ~$2-$3/hour (confirm meter face) · Typically 2 hours on peninsula · Citation
Meters run Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm: Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (3d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.
Last verified · rechecked on each recrawl
Two-hour max on most peninsula blocks
Verified sourceMost downtown/peninsula metered blocks have a two-hour maximum. Feeding the meter past the posted maximum can still earn a citation. Move the car, not just the payment. Enforcement: During meter hours. Limit: 2-hour maximum.
Mon-Sat during meter hours 9:00am-6:00pm · 2-hour maximum · Citation
Two-hour max on most peninsula blocks: Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (3d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.
Last verified · rechecked on each recrawl
King St (Spring-John) night ban
Verified sourceStreet parking on King Street between Spring and John is prohibited Thursday-Saturday 6:00pm-3:00am. This overrides the usual after-6pm free-meter rule. Tow zone. Enforcement: Night entertainment corridor. Limit: No parking.
Thu-Sat 6:00pm-3:00am · No parking · Ticket + tow
King St (Spring-John) night ban: Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (3d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.
Last verified · rechecked on each recrawl
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Pay with: Flowbird; text ParkCHS to 727563; SmartCard; credit card
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