The Brief
- The City of Oakland will officially begin issuing citations for unpaid Sunday parking meters starting today, ending a grace period that began in January.
- Meters are active citywide from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, with extended hours from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lake Merritt area.
- Officials stated the policy change is designed to increase parking turnover and reduce traffic congestion on what many local businesses call their busiest day.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Enforcement begins
The backstory:
Since January, the city has been operating parking meters on Sundays but focused on education rather than enforcement.
Starting this Sunday, that leniency ends. …