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Broken Pay Stations/Meters


If a pay station is not functioning properly, pay at the nearest pay station.  

If a meter is not functioning properly, the meter display will flash "Failed" or "Out of Order." 

  • Other malfunctions include meter not registering coins deposited or displaying time correctly.
  • The maximum time limit on the meter is enforced even if the display is not functioning.
  • We do not recommend that you park at a broken or malfunctioning meter because the problem may correct itself and the meter may begin functioning.

Please call 303-413-7300 to report a broken parking meter or pay station.


City of Boulder
Downtown University Hill Management Division / Parking Services
1500 Pearl Street, Suite 302
Boulder, CO 80302
303-413-7300