Lawmakers Propose Free Parking Near Social Infrastructure Facilities
Deputies from the LDPR faction submitted a bill to the State Duma that would grant motorists the right to leave their vehicles free of charge near facilities that provide social services. The aim is to ease access to social institutions by removing the burden of paid parking for visitors and clients alike.
One of the bill’s co-authors, Yaroslav Nilov, deputy head of the LDPR faction, explained that paying for parking should not deter people from visiting essential social institutions. The proposal centers on creating three-hour free parking at standard locations near these buildings, with the possibility of unlimited free parking for disabled individuals at designated spaces.
The initiative notes that current law allows paid parking in areas adjacent to a range of facilities, including sports venues, educational buildings (such as kindergartens and schools), state medical institutions, and cultural organizations. However, because there is no explicit prohibition on paid parking in all social zones, paid spots have proliferated, which can limit access to important social services for many residents.
Supporters argue that removing paid parking near social infrastructure would reduce barriers for those who rely on these services, particularly when time-sensitive visits are needed. If enacted, the bill would permit free parking in ordinary areas for up to three hours and would extend the free parking period indefinitely for disabled people in specially marked spaces.
As the discussion unfolds, observers note parallels with parking policies in other countries, where municipalities increasingly emphasize accessibility and affordability for visitors to essential services. The proposed change is framed as a practical step toward ensuring that financial considerations do not prevent people from reaching social support facilities when they need them most.
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[Source: LDPR Press Service; AGN Moscow]
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