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# Our parking policy

In order to ensure a balanced sharing of urban space, pony imposes parking rules on its users. These rules consist of general principles as well as city-specific rules.

💡 Click on the name of your city to read directly relevant information:
* [Paris](#5-paris)
* [Bordeaux](#5-bordeaux)
* [Angers](#5-angers)
* [Bourges](#5-bourges)
* [Evry-Courcouronnes](#5-evry-courcouronnes)
* [Lorient](#5-lorient)
* [Hérouville](#5-hérouville)
* [Ouistreham](#5-ouistreham)
* [Olivet](#5-olivet)
* [Poitiers](#5-poitiers)
* [Beauvais](#5-beauvais)
* [Pays-Basque](#5-pays-basque)
* [Brussels](#5-bruxelles)
* [Liège](#5-liège)
* [Namur](#5-namur)
* [Charleroi](#5-Charleroi)

## 🇫🇷 In France

##### Paris
    
    Trips must end in the proximity of one of the parking areas authorized by Pony. These are symbolised by a **pink "P"** on the map.
    
    In principle, there are two types of authorized parking areas in Paris:
    
    - **Dedicated areas painted on the ground** by the city
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

##### Bordeaux
    
    Trips must end in the proximity of one of the parking areas authorized by Pony. These are symbolised by a **pink "P"** on the map.
    
    In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Bordeaux:

 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**    

##### Angers
    
   Trips must end in the proximity of one of the parking areas authorized by Pony. These are symbolised by a **pink "P"** on the map.
    
    In principle, there are two types of authorized parking areas in Angers:
    
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**
    - **Mobility hubs** (train stations, tramway stops, etc.)

##### Bourges

   
   Trips must end in the proximity of one of the parking areas authorized by Pony. These are symbolised by a **pink "P"** on the map.
    
    In principle, there are two types of authorized parking areas in Bourges:
    
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**
    - **Mobility hubs** (train stations, tramway stops, etc.)

##### Evry-Courcouronnes

    All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.

    In practice, the parking spaces authorised in Evry-Courcouronnes are exclusively **dedicated spaces** **painted on the ground** by the city.

##### Lorient

    Journeys must end close to one of the parking spaces authorised by pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.

    In practice, authorised parking spaces in Lorient are exclusively **dedicated spaces** **painted on the ground** by the city.

##### Hérouville

      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.
 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Hérouville:
 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

##### Ouistreham


      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.
 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Ouistreham:
 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

##### Olivet

      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.
 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Olivet:
 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

#####  Poitiers

      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.
 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in  Poitiers:

    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

##### Beauvais

      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.
 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Beauvais:
 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**


##### Pays-Basque


      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.

 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Pays-Basque:
 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

## 🇧🇪 In Belgium

##### Brussels
    
   Parking is free. You can end your trip anywhere within the operating zone (blue zone) and you must park as you would with your own vehicle. 
    
    Parking outside the operating zone is prohibited. 
    
   It is compulsory to respect the [general principles](#2-general-parking-principles) of parking, recalled below: 
    
    - do not obstruct the pathway, especially pedestrian crossings
    - ensure that the pony is in an upright and balanced position on its stand
    - do not park:
        - in the middle of the sidewalk
        - on the road or on a cycle track
        - on wheelchair ramps
        - on areas that must be kept clear for safety reasons (e.g. emergency exits)
        - on car parking spaces
    - ensure that the pony remains accessible to the next user, avoid private property or driveways
    - do not park in the prohibited areas indicated on the map of your pony app ("red zones")


##### Liège
    
    In the city centre, parking for scooters is limited to bike racks and dedicated areas. You cannot park outside the areas marked with a pink P in the application. Outside the city centre, where there are fewer zones marked with a pink P, you can park anywhere you like as long as you respect the [general principles](#2-general-parking-principles) of parking, recalled below
    
    - do not obstruct the pathway, especially pedestrian crossings
    - ensure that the pony is in an upright and balanced position on its stand
    - do not park:
        - in the middle of the sidewalk
        - on the road or on a cycle track
        - on wheelchair ramps
        - on areas that must be kept clear for safety reasons (e.g. emergency exits)
        - on car parking spaces
    - ensure that the pony remains accessible to the next user, avoid private property or driveways
    - do not park in the prohibited areas indicated on the map of your pony app ("red zones")

##### Namur
    
  In the city centre, parking for scooters is limited to bike racks and dedicated areas. You cannot park outside the areas marked with a pink P in the application. Outside the city centre, where there are fewer zones marked with a pink P, you can park anywhere you like as long as you respect the [general principles](#2-general-parking-principles) of parking, recalled below
    
    - do not obstruct the pathway, especially pedestrian crossings
    - ensure that the pony is in an upright and balanced position on its stand
    - do not park:
        - in the middle of the sidewalk
        - on the road or on a cycle track
        - on wheelchair ramps
        - on areas that must be kept clear for safety reasons (e.g. emergency exits)
        - on car parking spaces
    - ensure that the pony remains accessible to the next user, avoid private property or driveways
    - do not park in the prohibited areas indicated on the map of your pony app ("red zones")

##### Charleroi


      All journeys must end near one of the parking spaces authorised by Pony. These are symbolised by a pink **"P "** on the map.
 
     In practice, there are two types of authorised parking space in Charleroi:
 
    - **Dedicated spaces painted on the ground** by the town
    - Traditional **bicycle racks**

## General parking principles

Il est obligatoire de respecter les principes de stationnement suivants lorsque que vous vous stationnez :

 - **Do not obstruct the pathway**, especially pedestrian crossings
    - Ensure that the pony is in an **upright and balanced position** on its stand

⛔ **Do not park** :
        - In the middle of the sidewalk
        - On the road or on a cycle track
        - On wheelchair ramps
        - On areas that must be kept clear for safety reasons (e.g. emergency exits)
        - On car parking spaces
    - **Ensure that the pony remains accessible** to the next user, avoid private property or driveways
    - **Do not park in the prohibited areas** indicated on the map of your pony app ("red zones")


### End-of-trip picture

📸 **A photo of your parking will be requested at the end of your trip.** This photo allows us to check that your parking complies with the [general principles](https://www.notion.so/Les-R-gles-de-Stationnement-d8e0006588e94dabac300395eea4f73d) and the [specific local rules](https://www.notion.so/Les-R-gles-de-Stationnement-d8e0006588e94dabac300395eea4f73d). Make sure the photo is clear and shows where and how the pony is parked.

### Penalty

⛔ In the event of non-compliant parking or an illegible photo, you may be subject to a penalty of up to €25** (in accordance with our [penalty policy](https://www.notion.so/Conditions-Tarifaires-b6415fdee6a04a268da95233b66b9f70)). You can of course dispute this penalty by sending an email to **go@getapony.com**.

### Some examples of compliant parking

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/738188864f93840/stationnement_m2rm5p.gif)

### Suggestions for additional parking spaces

☝️  If you wish, you can suggest new parking spaces by sending an email to **go@getapony.com**