Whether you've been in Wellington for 10 days or 10 years, it's worth brushing up on the speed limits and parking rules before your trip.

Most of central Wellington is 30 km/h. Look out for the signs and check the specific streets here.

Once you're on the motorway, the limit varies between 80 and 100 km/h. A common fine is $120 for going over 80 km/h at Ngauranga Gorge.

End your trip in an approved park inside the Mevo zone, the shaded area on the map in the app.

It's your job to check the park is suitable before you end the trip, and that it stays suitable, because you don't know when the car will be booked next.

Here's what the common signs look like.

Common in central Wellington. You don't need to pay the meter. Check nearby for conditions such as a clearway before you walk away.

Common in the inner suburbs. You can end your trip in a coupon park at any time.

The number is the time limit in minutes. Your Mevo's council permit lets you end your trip in these parks.

Bays painted green or marked "car share", and bays signposted for Zilch or another operator, are reserved for those services. They're not Mevo bays, even though they look like they should be.

Metered parks are sometimes marked CLEARWAY. Don't end your trip there. These roads must be clear at peak times, wardens are vigilant, and towing starts at $150.

The Wellington fleet is petrol, so you won't need a charger. EV charging bays are off limits at all times, even when the sign also says P120.

A bus stop that's only active at certain times is still off limits at all times. Part time bus stops usually have dashed yellow lines. If you see yellow lines, look for the sign.

Also off limits: loading zones, taxi stands, mobility and reserved spaces, resident parking zones, supermarket or private carparks, and driveways.

Treat the car like your own. Park legally and pay any carpark charges along the way. Only the park where you end your trip has to be on the approved list.