Parking in the vicinity of Mestalla or Ciutat de València on match days can result in fines. The head of the Valencia Local Police, Ángel Albendín, sought to clarify the controversy in an interview on Cadena SER Radio Valencia about which vehicles are subject to penalties and which are not when the ball starts rolling in the capital of the Turia.
Given the traffic congestion that the city experiences every time Valencia CF, Valencia Basket, or Levante UD play at home, the officers’ directive is clear. It is not a matter of widespread persecution, but rather of ensuring road safety and mobility for residents of neighborhoods such as Exposició and Orriols.
Where will the local police issue fines if they do so?
As confirmed by the head of the municipal police force, the three “red” zones where you will be fined are pedestrian crossings, garage exits, sidewalks, and garden areas.
Any vehicle that totally or partially blocks the visibility and passage of pedestrians could be penalized. Parking on flower beds or gardens will result in immediate penalties.
The aim of this clarification is to ensure that fans and residents know exactly what to expect. Ángel Albendín has acknowledged that on football or basketball match days it is not possible to fine all vehicles, but the aim is to balance the massive influx of people with the right of citizens to move freely on the sidewalks.