How do Residential Parking Schemes (RPS zones) work in Gibraltar?

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Gibraltar has four Residential Parking Scheme zones (Zones 1 to 4), each mixing permit-only residents' bays with free, pay and display, loading, disabled and motorcycle bays. Residents living inside a zone can apply to Gibraltar Car Parks Ltd for a permit that lets them park in that zone's residents' bays; visitors must use the free or pay and display bays.
What the scheme is
The Residential Parking Scheme (RPS) was introduced under the Government's Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan. Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 are now live. The aim is to improve residents' chances of finding a space near home while still allowing visitors and businesses access. A permit does not guarantee a space.
Bay types inside a zone
Residents' bays (permit holders for that zone only)
Free parking bays open to everyone
Pay and display bays
Loading and unloading bays, which revert to residents' parking outside their operational hours
Disabled bays
Motorcycle bays (motorcycles and mopeds do not need a residents' permit but must use motorcycle bays)
In some zones, mixed-use bays that are free parking at some times and residents-only at others
Who can apply
You must live within the zone boundary, hold a Gibraltar ID card or Civilian Registration Card, and owe no Government arrears. Applications are made to Gibraltar Car Parks Ltd. Permits are issued per vehicle and per household.
Cost
At launch the first permit per household was £5 per month, with the price doubling for each additional permit. Households that own or rent a private garage or parking space pay the higher second-permit rate for their first permit. Applicants aged 60 or over have received a 50% discount on the first permit. Fees are set in regulations and can change, so confirm current rates with Gibraltar Car Parks Ltd.
Visitors and other zones
A permit only covers your own zone. When visiting another zone, permit holders, like visitors, must use free or pay and display bays.
Other points
Businesses can apply for a commercial permit giving daytime access to residents' bays in certain zones (not Zone 2). The Government has suspended zone restrictions over some festive periods. Further zones, including the Upper Town, have been discussed but not rolled out.

How do Residential Parking Schemes (RPS zones) work in Gibraltar?

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What the scheme is

Bay types inside a zone

Who can apply

Cost

Visitors and other zones