Parking place reserved for permit holders

On-street parking

Parking place reserved for permit holders

A blue square with white P and 'permit holders only'. Spaces here are reserved for vehicles with the relevant council-issued permit on display. Parking without a permit (during the controlled hours) gets you a Penalty Charge Notice, towed vehicle, or both. Out-of-hours rules vary by council.

Shape
Rectangular
Background
White
Border
Grey/Black
Text type
Other
Primary symbol
Parking [P]
Diagram reference
660.0

Where you'll see this sign

Residential parking zones in cities, around major hospitals, and at the entrances to permit-controlled streets.

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