Paid parking: law letting local councils set tariffs passes first reading

On 22 October, Parliament passed in first reading the bill on sustainable urban mobility. Paid parking becomes a municipal service: local councils set the tariffs, how it works and how the revenue is used, and cars may be wheel-clamped for non-payment if the driver is not there.

Parking revenue is to go primarily to improving urban mobility. Chisinau has more than 387,000 registered vehicles, and paid parking has been debated for over ten years. The law itself does not set tariffs or name paid streets — that will be decided by Chisinau City Hall and the municipal council. In 2024, the city proposed zone-based tariffs, from 20 lei per hour in the historic centre to 5 lei at Park & Ride lots.

What it means for you

• Shops, clinics and cafés in the centre: hourly fees can free up spaces for customers more often.
• Businesses with deliveries and staff who drive: watch the city’s decisions on zones, paid hours and passes.
• The bill still needs a second reading — the new rules do not apply yet.

Source: InfoMarket, 24.10.2026