Parking meter sticker shock?

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Call it Austin's own version of Sticker Shock: Some drivers are puzzled over how to pay to use city's new solar parking meters, which are much different from the normal practice of dropping a coin into a slot.

The Austin American-Statesman on Wednesday reported one lingering question seems to be where the sticker, proving payment by coins, credit or debit cards, should go.

The newspaper reports a couple of drivers did it wrong Tuesday, putting stickers on the outside of the windshield.

The correct location is inside, attached to the curb side of the windshield, for easy reading by parking attendants.

City spokeswoman Karla Villalon said there is a one-week grace period for newly installed meters, when attendants leave a warning, not a violation ticket that can cost up to $30.

About 500 meters are scheduled to be in place by November. The first group went up three weeks ago.