Assigned parking gives each resident or parker one particular space that nobody else may use. Unassigned parking lets anybody with a permit park in any open space, first come, first served.
| Assigned | Unassigned | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding a space | Always the same one | Whatever is free |
| Enforcing it | Somebody in the wrong space is a violation | Only a car with no permit is |
| Using the lot | Empty spaces stay empty while their holders are away | Spaces are shared, so fewer can serve more people |
| Common disputes | Somebody in my space | Not enough spaces at night |
In Parken Lot
Parken Lot is built around assigned parking. Every permit belongs to a space, and Parked in another space is one of the starter offences. Patrol rounds match plates against every registered vehicle at the property, and show which space each one holds.
There is no pool of permits that is not tied to any space. A property with unassigned parking can still use Parken Lot by treating each space as a permit to park anywhere, and the starter Parking license agreement is written for shared or unassigned parking. Be aware that the space number on each permit then means nothing on the ground.