Lyon at a glance
519,127 inhabitants · Rhône (69) · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
With 520,000 residents and nine arrondissements, Lyon combines every constraint: the narrow and pedestrianised streets of the Presqu'île (1st and 2nd) and Vieux-Lyon (5th), the slopes of the Croix-Rousse (4th) and Fourvière, the wide boulevards of the 3rd, 6th, 7th and 8th, and Vaise and La Duchère (9th). Parking is paid and enforced everywhere; the City of Lyon issues temporary occupation parking orders (arrêtés) for removals, deliveries and building works, with lead times that need planning ahead.
In Lyon, reserving spaces on the public highway requires a municipal permit. We handle the application, put up the regulatory signs within the notice period set by the city, then take them down, with time-stamped photo evidence available in your account.
What Lyon requires
- Department
- City of Lyon — Temporary Occupation of Public Space department (OTEP), 11 rue Pizay, 69001 Lyon
- Procedure
- Online booking and payment via the City of Lyon e-service.
- Deadline
- At least one week before the requested date.
- Fee
- €69 for 1 to 2 days and one 20-metre space; reduced rate beyond 5 days.
- Signs
- The City of Lyon puts up a no-parking sign for other road users. A copy of the permit must be displayed behind the windscreen.
- On the day of the move, up to 5 number plates can be registered to park free of charge (link sent the day before).
- Check that the vehicle can actually park in the space (dimensions, trees, street furniture).
- If the space is occupied on arrival, the City advises calling the Police municipale.
- Building works, mobile cranes and aerial work platforms are subject to separate procedures.
How we handle it in Lyon
In Lyon, the City puts up the signage itself: we prepare and submit the application for you, in the right format and on time, and send you the permit.
Checked on the official website on 8 October 2026; the town hall's rules prevail. Source: Lyon.fr — Réserver un emplacement pour le stationnement temporaire de véhicules
Neighbourhoods we serve in Lyon
Presqu'île (1er-2e) · Vieux-Lyon (5e) · Croix-Rousse (4e) · Part-Dieu (3e) · Brotteaux (6e) · Guillotière (7e) · Gerland (7e) · Monplaisir (8e) · Vaise (9e) · Confluence (2e)
How it works, step by step
- You send us the address, the dates and the vehicle size.
- We file the application with the town hall and follow it up until the permit is issued.
- Our sign installers place the official signs with the permit displayed, within the timeframe set by the municipality, and upload time-stamped photos to your account.
- After your job, we remove the signs.
Why time-stamped photos matter
In most French towns, a vehicle parked in your space can only be towed if the signs were in place before it arrived, within the timeframe set by the municipality. Our geolocated, time-stamped photos prove exactly when the signs were placed. The City of Rouen, for example, expressly recommends them.
Prices in Lyon
Sign placement and removal: €59 excl. VAT. Permit application: €2.50 excl. VAT in addition (€14.90 on its own). The town's own street-occupation fee, if any, is confirmed before you order.
FAQ
How far in advance should I apply in Lyon?
At least one week before the requested date.
Who places the signs in Lyon?
The City of Lyon puts up a no-parking sign for other road users. A copy of the permit must be displayed behind the windscreen.
Do you also cover the towns around Lyon?
Yes: all neighbouring towns and the whole department, like everywhere in France.