Software Fault Disables All Parking Meters in Andorra la Vella

A software fault has disabled all parking meters in Andorra la Vella, prompting the local council to suspend enforcement of both blue and green zones until the issue is fixed.

The problem stems from a failure in the telematic connection between council equipment and the government's IT system, which handles license plate recognition for resident discounts. Without this link, meters can only apply the higher visitor tariff, risking overcharges for Andorran-registered vehicles. Council sources explained that technicians from both the parish and government are working on a solution, with hopes of resolution by Saturday but no guarantees—potentially extending to Monday if needed.

The glitch was first flagged by a user yesterday afternoon. When council staff reached the managing company, it confirmed a software issue, ruling out a cyberattack. Notices have been posted on all machines to inform drivers of the outage. Those parking should check for these signs, as the disruption affects devices across the parish.

Traffic agents are not issuing fines in the affected zones for now, to avoid unfairly penalizing locals who qualify for lower rates. Officials noted that app-based payments would bypass the problem, but with many still relying on meters, the full suspension ensures fairness. Past similar faults have been resolved quickly, and the council expects the same here. No precise timeline has been confirmed as of Saturday.