Be careful. Should you make unauthorised use of a paid parking zone, your vehicle can be towed away. (photo: Emile Marguier)

A map of paid parking zones in the central part of Prague can be found at: http://magistrat.praha-mesto.cz/files/=50976/ZPS1.jpg (Available only in Czech) Detailed maps of paid parking zones can be found at the relevant website of the local authorities:

• City District Prague 1 (Available only in Czech)
• City District Prague 2 (Available only in Czech)
• City District Prague 3 (Available only in Czech)
• City District Prague 7 (Available only in Czech

Basic information about the system:

• Orange zone – visitor parking for a maximum of 2 hours. This paid parking zone operates on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00. Parking is paid for with a car parking meter which accepts CZK and EUR.
• Green zone – visitor parking for a maximum of 6 hours. This paid parking zone operates on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00. Parking is paid for with a car parking meter which accepts CZK and EUR.
• Blue zone – reserved for residents parking in the given area. Parking cards can be purchased at the relevant local authority.