One-month permit for rental cars?

[zmgmeister.livejournal.com]

Has anybody gotten this permit before? It's on the city website but it doesn't say much about it. Specifically, I'd like to know if this is something that has to be registered to the car, or if this is a "floating" permit like the visitors passes are; i.e. do you have to pick up the rental car before you can apply for the permit?

Comments

[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

I believe you have to have the rental paperwork in order to get the permit.

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

This is correct as of November 2009, when last I got one of these permits.
You need the rental agreement, the plate number, and proof of Somerville residency.

[phoenixy.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is a vehicle-specific permit. The plate number and description of the car goes on the permit, so you need to pick up the car first.

[zmgmeister.livejournal.com]

Can you use it all around the city then?

[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

" * Rental Car (28 days) $20
This pass allows a resident to park in the city with a rental car." (http://www.somervillema.gov/section.cfm?org=traffic&page=916)

Since it doesn't say something like "in the proximity of his/her residence" (like the limited location ones) presumably yes.
But you'd really be better off asking 311/T&P, don't you think?

[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

(I looked into this permit at one point but didn't wind up getting one, so I don't know this part from personal experience, obviously someone else might.)

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

I used it just like I have used a permanent window sticker decal, and was not ticketed for doing so. I realize that doesn't *quite* answer the policy question, but I'm not sure about the written regulation. Anyway, i think you'll be fine.