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UC Berkeley - Parking & Transportation

Off-Peak Hour Parking

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Parking During Off-Peak Hours

During off-peak hours, public parking is available on non-restricted campus lots. Check posted signs for rates and times. No attendant on duty.

  • Off-Peak Hours:
    • Monday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
  • Rates for Off-Peak Public Parking*:
    • $0.50 per half hour
    • $12 maximum

*Off-peak public parking is paid for with cash at a Ticket Machine.

Ticket Machine

Off-peak parking tickets are available from a dispensing ticket machine at the destination public parking lot. A ticket machine:

  • Accepts cash only, including most coins and $1 and $5 bills
  • Dispenses tickets at a rate of .50 per half hour
  • Allows a maximum purchase of 6 hours ($12)

Most ticket machines on campus will not allow purchase during peak parking hours. During these hours, vehicles parking on campus must also display a departmental authorization or a campus permit in order to avoid being cited.

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