Parking in Stockholm

I've become comfortable driving in Stockholm, watching out for bus lanes and pedestrian crossings.  With Mom and Dad visiting I learned how to navigate the parking too! Suddenly I was aware of parking lots and decks.  Even native Stockholmers find the parking confusing. Gordon's co-workers told him the first rule of parking is to wonder why no one else has parked in an open spot. 

Parking monitors are vigilant in the city... they travel in packs of 2 or 3 in their yellow vests handing out 1000kr ($150) tickets, they work on commission and are very good at their job. 

This sign means you can park, 24/7 to the left of the arrow, but you still have to pay. Boende means resident parking.

Once you are parked, find the closest parking machine, insert credit card, add money (usually 1, 5 or 10kr increments).  The machine will give you the time you are paid up to (end time).  Push the ticket button, place ticket on dashboard.

 

 

This sign means no parking from midnight to 7am on Mondays (street cleaning).

 

This sign means 'loading zone' do not park from 6am-5pm, Monday - Friday or from midnight to 3pm on Mondays (I think).

This has nothing to do with parking but I like the sticker someone added to the road work sign.