Parking enforcement

Who is responsible for parking enforcement?

Northamptonshire County Council is responsible for parking enforcement in the following areas:

Northampton Borough
Borough of Wellingborough
Corby
South Northamptonshire
East Northamptonshire
Daventry District
Kettering Borough (Effective from 31/01/2020)

The County Councils Parking Enforcement Contractor (NSL) carry out enforcement in all areas except Kettering Borough, the enforcement for the Kettering area is carried out directly by Kettering Borough Council.

Which 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 with parking clocks (if time limited).
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 or on entry signs to controlled parking zones.
Taxi bays – bays designated for taxis only.
Zig-zags - on restricted pedestrian crossings.
Vehicle Drive Aways (VDAs) - a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) 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 PCN will be posted to the registered keeper.
Prevented from Issue - if a Civil Enforcement Officer is prevented from issuing a PCN to a vehicle because of aggressive behaviour, both verbally and physically, the PCN will be posted to the registered keeper.

If you are unsure of the parking regulations, you can find further information on the Highway Code website.

Working in partnership

The county council is working in partnership with NSL Services and Kettering Borough Council who provide a range of parking related services on behalf of the council.