San José has approximately 2,600 on-street parking spaces. Half are located in the downtown area, and the other half are in the HP Arena, Japantown, San José State University, and the county civic center areas.

Benefits
Parking meters serve an important role by increasing the turnover of on-street parking spaces. This benefits both the patron searching for available curbside parking and the adjacent businesses.

Time Limits
The time limit for meters in San José varies from 12 minutes up to 4 hours, with the majority being set for one hour. The maximum time limit for a specific meter is indicated on the meter and by posted street signs.

Malfunctions
To report a possible broken meter, please call (408) 534-2922.