Meter Info
About Smart Meters
Customer convenience is the number one reason cities and universities around the world are upgrading their parking operations. IPS Meters are not only convenient because they take both credit cards and coins, but they also allow the parking public to pay where they park. They simply pull up, pay, and walk away. It’s that simple. Watch this Demonstration Video and see for yourself. San Diego-based IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies.
About Smart Meters
How it works.
Display
Look at the smart meter’s display to find parking rates, hours, time limits, and other important information. If it is dark, press any button to light the display.
Credit Cards
If paying electronically, insert and remove your credit or debit card. The smart meter accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Credit Cards
Press green [OK] button to confirm your payment, or red [CANCEL] button to stop your transaction. The meter will attempt to authorize the payment shown on the screen if neither button is pressed after 35 seconds. Wait for authorization of the card.
*Please note that time purchased at this meter corresponds only to the adjoining parking spot. The time purchased is not transferable.
Coins
If paying with coins, simply insert them in the coin slot until the desired time is reached on the display. Quarters, dimes, nickels, and $1 coins accepted.
Buttons
*Please note that time purchased at this meter corresponds only to the adjoining parking spot. The time purchased is not transferable.
Frequently asked questions.
Why is the City of Paterson replacing the meters in Downtown area?