time-restricted parking zone

noun
UK /ˈtaɪm rɪˌstrɪktɪd ˈpɑːkɪŋ zəʊn/
US /ˈtaɪm rɪˌstrɪktɪd ˈpɑːrkɪŋ zoʊn/

A place where you can park your car only during certain hours.

The sign says this is a time-restricted parking zone, so we can't leave the car here after six.

SYNONYMS

timed parking arealimited-hour parking zonescheduled parking zonerestricted parking area

RELATED WORDS

parking meterparking signtow-away zonepermit parkingcurb regulations

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A street section where parking is allowed only for a set maximum duration.

In a time-restricted parking zone, you might be limited to two hours.

3. An area where parking rules change depending on the time of day.

During rush hour, the time-restricted parking zone becomes a no-parking lane.

4. A designated spot governed by posted hours rather than a permit.

Unlike permit lots, a time-restricted parking zone is open to anyone within the allowed hours.