Guide to Driving In Holland - Drive Safe in Holland

Parking regulations
 
You must not park next to kerbs painted black and white or yellow. Parking is also not permitted where the ‘P’ signs forbid it
 
Paid parking          
 
Almost invariably, you must pay for roadside parking in Dutch towns and cities and this means getting a ticket from a machine on the kerb nearby. The ticket must be displayed face up. You can usually pay with cash or credit card and a number of cities are now allowing mobile phone payment too.
 
Blue Disc
 
It’s possible to buy an International Blue Parking Disc from many shops and kiosks. There are special parking areas for holders of these and you can park there for a set number of hours. It’s often a much cheaper way to park.
 
Enforcement
 
Enforcement of parking is often done by camera and the country’s vast network of CCTV quickly spots errant cars. It’s not long before police, often in unmarked cars will arrive to fine you or tow your car away.
 
Disabled parking
 
The Netherlands follows EU guidelines on parking for holders of an EU Disabled Parking Permit.