Opn. No.

Hon. John E. Roe Corporation Counsel, Albany

This is in response to your request for our opinion concerning the legality of implementing a parking coupon system as a substitution for parking meters.

According to the brochure forwarded with your letter, the Telepark System consists of a parking coupon, upon which are various punch-out sections which the motorist removes to indicate the appropriate month, date and time of use. The coupon is then placed inside the windshield, where the parking officer can see it.

The coupons are purchased in advance in books of five, ten or more from stationery…