Pay by plate parking is in effect from 9AM to 12AM in the downtown area, 9AM to 9PM in other metered areas (check signage) May 1st through October 31st. PLEASE NOTE – November 1st through April 30th No fee for parking at meters but TIME LIMITS REMAIN IN EFFECT. On-street multi-space parking meters are located on specific streets throughout downtown Newport and along Memorial Blvd. at Easton’s Beach. Parking at an on-street metered space is limited to a maximum of three hours and the rate is $2 per hour, except along Washington Street, which costs $1.50 per hour. No need to place receipt on the dashboard. Payment can also be made with the Passport Mobile App. Look for the Zone number on nearby signs or decals. Newport residents with a valid Resident Parking Permit are qualified for two (2) hours of free parking at on-street metered spaces. (NOTE: RESIDENTS MUST ENTER THEIR PLATE NUMBER IN THE PAY STATION OR WITH THE PASSPORT MOBILE APP.)