Welcome to the Parking Nightmare of Stari Grad!
Thought parking in Belgrade was already complicated enough? Think again! The Stari Grad municipality has decided to roll out a new parking system that will make you wonder if you’re in some kind of madhouse or real life.
Purple, White, Red – Who’s Crazy Here?
Forget the old yellow and green zones. Now we have purple, white, and red zones, each with its own rules that will confuse you to no end. The purple zone is the new red, with a parking limit of just 30 minutes and no extensions allowed. Yes, you read that right – half an hour and move along!
The yellow zone has become red, where you can park for one hour, and if you’re lucky, extend for another 30 minutes. After that, you must move your car or prepare to pay a fine.
Lower Dorćol, once a green zone, is now a white zone with a two-hour parking limit and the option to extend for another hour. Perfect for those who want to get some business done downtown, but not for those who like to relax.
Weekends Are No Longer Free
The worst part? Parking will now be charged on Sundays too! Yes, you heard that right – weekends are no longer your sanctuary from parking fines. On weekdays and Saturdays, payment is required from 7 AM to 10 PM, and on Sundays from 7 AM to 2 PM. Prices remain the same, but the feeling that you’re in a survival game is growing.
Residents in a Cage
Residents of Stari Grad can breathe a little easier as they have privileged parking cards costing 1,000 dinars per month. But what about everyone else? They’ll be circling around, searching for a spot that doesn’t exist, while the clock ticks.
Garages for the Patient Ones
There are about 11 garages in Stari Grad, but they are meant for those who plan to stay longer or have business that takes time. For others, street parking is a real nightmare.
A Call for Public Transport – But Who’s Listening?
City traffic secretary Bojana Bovan urges citizens to use public transport, which has been free since January 1st. But with the growing number of new vehicles and drivers unwilling to give up their metal beasts, the question is how many will heed this call.
Conclusion: Welcome to the Parking Jungle!
The new parking system in Stari Grad is like a game with too many rules and too few spots. Purple, white, red – colors that will stick in your memory, but not in a good way. Weekends are no longer free, and residents and visitors fight for every square meter.
If you thought parking in Belgrade was simple, think again. And if you have a funny or annoying parking story, share it – maybe together we can find a way out of this madness!
Source: Blic – New Parking System in Belgrade
