What parking restrictions do the Council enforce?
The County Council currently has responsibility for ensuring the following parking regulations are observed:
- Bus stops – no waiting at any time
- Disabled bays – a valid Disabled Blue Badge must be displayed
- Double yellow lines – no waiting at any time
- Limited waiting bays – for permitted period stated
- Loading bays – for loading/unloading only during specified time
- Motorcycle bays – for motorcycles only
- Pay and display areas – a valid pay and display ticket must be purchased and visible
- Police bays – marked police or unmarked vehicles displaying the relevant police logbook
- Permit holder bays - a valid permit must be displayed
- Single yellow lines – no waiting during prescribed hours indicated on the sign
- Taxi bays – bays designated for taxis only
- Vehicle Drive Aways (VDA's) - a Penalty Charge Notice can still be issued to a vehicle parked in contravention if the motorist has driven away before the Civil Enforcement Officer has affixed the notice to the vehicle. The Penalty Charge Notice will be posted to the registered keeper.
- Pedexes - Penalty Charge Notices can be issued (jointly with the Police), on restricted pedestrian crossings.
- Prevented from Issue - If a Civil Enforcement Officer is prevented form issuing a Penalty Charge Notice to a vehicle because of aggressive behaviour, both verbally and physically, the Penalty Charge Notice will be posted to the registered keeper,
When you park in Northamptonshire please remember to:
- Check the signs and observe the restrictions
- Do not park in a pay and display bay longer than is permitted
- Do not return to a pay and display machine and insert extra money (meter feeding)
- Ensure you are parked within the lines of the parking bay
If you are unsure of the parking regulations, you can find further information on the Highway Code website (see Related Links below).