Free Parking for Senior Citizens
By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
February 15, 2016 3:32pm CST
One thing I hate is missing out on something free, because I didn't know about it! A friend recently pointed out a free service in my city centre that will save me a little money over a year.
For a small initial payment senior citizens here can have free parking on those parks that have a parking meter. Yes, there's restrictions, it only applies between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. However, that's the times I'm most likely to want it.
I go into town often, to the library and to the main post office, as that's where our business post office mail box is. So, now I have paid my annual fee and our car displays a golden seniors parking permit.
Now, rather than park in a free spot and have to walk a few blocks, taking up valuable parking time, I can park wherever I want during those morning hours.
There are definitely advantages to getting older.
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15 responses
@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Feb 16
Isn't it nice when someone tells you about a freebie? I love them too.
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@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Feb 16
@valmnz ....Same here. I never feel quite in the loop.
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@just4him (308498)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Feb 16
Yes there are. One of the local grocery stores has a sign on a parking spot close to the doors for senior citizens to park there. A lot like the handicap signs, but for senior citizens. They also have one for expectant mothers. 
I'm glad you found out about the free service and are able to take advantage of it.
I'm glad you found out about the free service and are able to take advantage of it.1 person likes this
@Letranknight2015 (51554)
• Philippines
15 Feb 16
that is good having a nice free parking and all.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Feb 16
there is nothing better than figuring out a free perk! or freeish perk, lol
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
16 Feb 16
Yes, but I would trade them all for my younger eyesight, knees and bone density.
@Dena91 (15934)
• United States
16 Feb 16
My husband tried to take advantage of every savings he can. He's worked hard all his life, it's nice to get some discounts now. Have a blessed day.
@biikiki (197)
• Nyeri, Kenya
16 Feb 16
Yes there are i congratulate your country for caring about the older generation i only wish this was applied to other countries including my country
