Permit parking

PER-mit PAR-king

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What it really means

Streets where only residents with a paid council permit can park. Adverts may say "residents' permit parking" or "off-street parking" (a private driveway or space). If you have a car, check the permit cost and waiting list with the council.

Chinese explanation

只有持地方政府付费许可证的居民才能停车的街道。广告可能写"residents' permit parking"（居民许可停车）或"off-street parking"（私人车道或车位）。有车的话，先向地方政府查许可费用和排队情况。

Example conversation

A: Is there parking at the flat? B: It’s permit parking on the street — about £80 a year from the council.

A：公寓有停车位吗？ B：是街边许可停车——向地方政府申请，一年约80英镑。

What you could say back

“How do I apply for a residents' parking permit?”

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