Parking

Parking enforcement Information

‘Parking fines’ and ‘parking tickets’ are common terms for Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) served on illegally parked vehicles.

Disabled parking

Blue Badge holders can use their badge for both on‑street and off‑street parking, but rules differ depending on location.

Parking permits

There are many types of parking regulations. Some are in place to ensure the safety of road users, others help improve traffic movement and balance the demand for parking.

New permit scheme requests

East Suffolk Council has been delegated the responsibility of introducing resident parking schemes, ensuring that residents and their visitors are given priority for on-street parking.

Parking problems

All drivers are required to follow the rules of the highway; however, there may be occasions where these rules are ignored.

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) are issued when a vehicle is observed parked in contravention of either on-street or off-street parking regulations. These are more commonly referred to as parking fines or parking tickets.