Lethbridge By-law 5834, s. 1106(1) — Traffic Bylaw

The operator of any Vehicle in a Metered Space shall immediately, after Parking his Vehicle in such space deposit in the Parking Meter adjacent to such Metered Space a coin or coins of Canada or where the Parking Meter is equipped to accept electronic payment, use a credit card, debit card, other smart card, or other device which the Parking Meter indicates is accepted for electronic payment sufficient to cover the period for which he intends to park. Upon deposit of such coin, coins or electronic payment the operator shall be entitled, subject to any restrictions indicated by applicable traffic signs or markings, to park his Vehicle in the Metered Space for a period indicated on the Parking Meter.