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Parking on blue lines in Reggio Calabria
Want to park in the Municipality of Reggio Calabria? Discover how blue zones work, how much they cost, and how to pay for parking.
Blue lines at Reggio Calabria indicate the paid parking areas in the city center, organized in three zones (A, B and C) and in the Lungomare Falcomatà area. The spaces are marked by blue lines and divided into zones with differentiated hours and durations.
Paid parking is managed by ATAM under concession from the Municipal Administration, as part of the Parking Plan of the Municipality of Reggio Calabria (Municipal Council Resolution no. 220/2011). Rates, hours and conditions may vary depending on the area: for this reason, the vertical signage next to the parking space is always the reference.
How to pay for blue lines in Reggio Calabria
In Reggio Calabria, it is possible to pay for parking using traditional or digital methods.
Parking meters
The traditional method is payment through a parking meter, available in regulated parking areas. With the parking meter you can:
- Pay for parking, even in installments.
- Use cash or debit card or PostePay, for which parking meters are already equipped.
- Obtain the ticket to display on your vehicle's dashboard.
Scratch and park coupon
As an alternative to the parking meter, ATAM provides the ordinary "scratch and park" ticket: it costs €1.00 and allows you to park in all areas for 60 minutes.
Telepass App
In enabled areas, you can also pay for parking through the Telepass app.
With the app you can:
- Start and stop parking directly from your smartphone.
- Avoid using the parking meter.
- Pay automatically when parking ends.
- Pay only for the actual parking time.
- Manage parking digitally, without having to use paper tickets or coins.
Before using the service, it is always advisable to verify that the parking area is enabled for payment via app.
Where are the blue parking spaces located in Reggio Calabria
For the purposes of parking regulation, the urban center of Reggio Calabria is divided into three zones (A, B, and C), to which is added the Lungomare Falcomatà area. Each zone is delimited by the following streets.
Zone | Streets delimiting the zone | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
Zone A | Corso Matteotti, Via Romeo, Via Aschenez, Via San Marco, Via Possidonea, Via Giulia | Central area of the parking plan |
Zone B | Via Possidonea, Via Castello, Via Santo Stefano di Nicea, Via Plebiscito, Corso Matteotti | Central area of the parking plan |
Zone C | Via Gerolamo Arcovito, Via Cesare Battisti, Via Domenico Muratori, Via Aspromonte, Via Marsala, Via Argine Calopinace, Via Baarlam, Via Missori, Corso Matteotti | Central area of the parking plan |
Lungomare Falcomatà | City waterfront strip | Extended hours compared to other areas, with extension during the summer period |
The distribution of parking spaces may change based on municipal ordinances: before parking it is always advisable to check the vertical signage present on site.
How much do blue parking spaces cost in Reggio Calabria
In Reggio Calabria, a single hourly rate applies to all paid parking areas.
Alternative payment options to hourly parking are also available:
Parking Rate | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Hourly rate (all areas) | 1.00 € / hour | Divisible in 15-minute increments |
Scratch and park ticket | 1.00 € | Valid for 60 minutes in all areas |
As always, before leaving your car it is advisable to check the rate indicated on the parking meter or on the vertical signage.
Opening hours of blue parking zones in Reggio Calabria
The paid parking hours vary depending on the area. On Lungomare Falcomatà, extended hours are provided, further extended during the summer period.
Area | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Parking areas (in general) | Weekdays (excluding Sundays and public holidays) | 7:30 – 19:30 |
Lungomare Falcomatà | All weekdays | 7:30 – 21:30 |
Lungomare Falcomatà – summer period (July 1st – September 15th) | Weekdays | 7:30 – 24:00 |
On Sundays and public holidays, parking is free in ordinary areas. As with rates and payment methods, the vertical signage next to the parking space always applies.
Subscriptions and permits for blue zones in Reggio Calabria
ATAM offers various subscription formulas and permits, which can be activated through the ATAM – Trasporti e Sosta app or the online form on the "Sosta Facile" page.
Parking subscriptions
Available through the ATAM – Trasporti e Sosta app, they allow you to park in all paid parking areas without time limits:
- Weekly: €20.00 for 7 days (app only).
- Monthly: €75.00.
- Annual: €500.00 (app only).
Special subscriptions (ZPRU)
For workers operating within the ZPRU (Area of Particular Urban Relevance) of Reggio Calabria, subscriptions with hour packages are available, valid in all zones except Lungomare Falcomatà, requestable through the "Sosta Facile" form:
- T30: 100 monthly hours, €30.00. School teachers and part-time personnel in the commercial sector.
- T45: 160 monthly hours, €45.00. Public administration, school principals and full-time personnel in the commercial sector.
- T50: 180 monthly hours, €50.00. Banking and insurance professionals.
Residents
Residents can request the Resident Parking Permit (or its renewal) through the "Sosta Facile" form.
The permit:
- Exempts from parking payment in the residential zone only, for a single vehicle owned by a member of the household residing in the paid parking streets.
- Is free, but includes €30.00 in administrative fees.
- For a second vehicle of the same household, a discounted annual subscription of €120.00 is available (plus administrative fees).
ATAM encourages the purchase of digital tickets: every subscription requested in paper format incurs an additional cost for further administrative fees (€10.00 or €15.00 depending on the ticket type).
Are electric and eco-friendly cars free to park in blue zones in Reggio Calabria?
The Municipality of Reggio Calabria provides incentives for low-emission vehicles, which can be activated through the "Sosta Facile" form:
- Electric, hydrogen, and plug-in hybrid vehicles: can request an exemption from paying for parking on municipal roads. The permit is free, but includes a 25.00 € administrative fee.
- Hybrid, mild hybrid, methane, or LPG vehicles: can request a discounted rate of 200.00 € for parking on municipal roads.
Both permits are valid until the expiration of the municipal resolution indicated in the regulations. For more information, you can write to sosta@atam-rc.it.
Frequently asked questions about blue lines in Reggio Calabria
How much do blue parking spaces cost in Reggio Calabria?
How much do blue parking spaces cost in Reggio Calabria?
The hourly rate is €1.00 per hour for all paid parking areas, with a minimum charge unit of 15 minutes. Alternatively, a "scratch and park" ticket is available for €1.00 for 60 minutes.
What are the blue zone parking hours in Reggio Calabria?
What are the blue zone parking hours in Reggio Calabria?
In general, paid parking is active on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, excluding Sundays and public holidays. On Lungomare Falcomatà, the hours are 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM on weekdays and are extended until midnight during the summer period (from July 1st to September 15th).
Where are the blue parking spaces located in Reggio Calabria?
Where are the blue parking spaces located in Reggio Calabria?
The paid parking areas are organized in three zones of the urban center (A, B, and C) and in the Lungomare Falcomatà area. Each zone is delimited by specific streets of the city center.
How do you pay for blue lines parking in Reggio Calabria?
How do you pay for blue lines parking in Reggio Calabria?
You can pay at parking meters (cash, debit card, or PostePay) or with the "scratch and park" ticket. In enabled areas, parking can also be managed digitally through the Telepass app, paying only for the actual minutes parked.
Are subscriptions available for blue zones in Reggio Calabria?
Are subscriptions available for blue zones in Reggio Calabria?
Yes. Weekly subscriptions (€20.00), monthly subscriptions (€75.00), and annual subscriptions (€500.00) are available through the ATAM – Trasporti e Sosta app, as well as special subscriptions for ZPRU workers (T30, T45, and T50) and permits dedicated to residents.
Do electric cars pay for blue parking spaces in Reggio Calabria?
Do electric cars pay for blue parking spaces in Reggio Calabria?
Owners of electric, hydrogen, and plug-in hybrid vehicles can request an exemption from parking fees by filling out the "Sosta Facile" form. The permit is free, but administrative fees of €25.00 are required. For hybrid, mild hybrid, methane, or LPG vehicles, a reduced rate of €200.00 applies instead.
Pay for blue parking lines with the Telepass App
Thanks to the Blue Lines service, you can manage your vehicle parking directly from the app.
