Acting Mayor Keefe proposes free metered parking for veterans with veterans license plate

Initiative to be presented to the Traffic Commission this September; Parking Dept. and Veterans Service Office working collaboratively on proposal

Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe introduced this week through the Revere Parking Department a new regulation, providing free parking in Revere for those with a veteran’s license plate. Those with veteran’s plates will be able to park for free at any on- or off-street metered City of Revere parking space, or any City of Revere-owned surface lot space requiring payment via a kiosk or using app-based payments. This does not include parking spots designated specifically for handicap use unless the vehicle is properly registered through the Commonwealth. Proper parking regulations will still be upheld.

“Those who have served our country should not have to worry about parking tickets or parking meter fees when they visit the City of Revere,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “I’m asking for everyone to come out to show their support for this initiative at the September 21^st Traffic Commission Meeting.”

The policy applies only to parking meter fees and does not waive any other regulations governing a parking space, such as handicap requirements and fire hydrants. All non-fee-related regulations – such as time limits, no parking restrictions, and resident parking rules – remain in effect.

The proposal will be put forward as a request to the Traffic Commission from the Parking Director on August 17 and would be reviewed at a public meeting on September 21.

For veterans interested in how to receive a veteran’s license plate in Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.gov/service-details/veteran-and-military-license-plates. Those wanting to learn more about this proposal should call the Revere Parking Department at 781-629-5127.