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Parking Overview

  • We want to help you park safely and legally in Newham. Find out how to locate a car park, pay a parking fine, apply for a parking permit or find details on our vehicle pound and more.

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  • Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

    Read about the different types of penalty charge notices (PCNs) and find out how to pay, or appeal, any resulting fine.

  • CPZ Maps and Hours of Operation

    See the list and location of Newham's controlled parking zones and information on the times they operate.

  • Parking Permits

    Parking spaces in Newham are limited. The permits described in this section help create fair access to our limited parking resources, for the benefit of everyone.

  • Types of Parking Spaces (Bays)

    Parking spaces are provided in locations where parking is safe and does not obstruct other road users.

  • Find a Newham Car Park

    The following are details and pricing of car parks run by Newham Council's Parking and Traffic Enforcement Service.

  • On-street Pay and Display Charges

    There are different pay and display charges for different areas. This section lists the relevant charges.

  • Suspensions and Dispensations

    Within controlled parking zones (CPZs), parking spaces may be suspended at the council's discretion to allow for certain circumstances.

  • Motorcycle Parking

    Motorcycles may park free of charge in any Pay & Display, 'Shared Use' or Resident's Bay and within any car park in Newham.

  • Loading and Unloading

    Conditions for loading or unloading your vehicle on a yellow line.

  • Parking with a Blue Badge

    The Blue Badge, more correctly known as the Disabled Person's Parking Exemption, gives holders a number of benefits.

  • Vehicle Removals

    In Newham, we pay attention to vehicles that are parked dangerously or inconsiderately.

  • Newham Vehicle Pound

    The Newham Vehicle Pound is where your vehicle will be taken and stored if it is removed by Newham Council in relation to a penalty charge notice (PCN).

  • Dropped Footways

    Parking on the road in front of a dropped footway is prohibited irrespective of whether yellow lines are present or in force.

  • The Traffic Management Act 2004

    Parking legislation has changed. On March 31, 2008, the Road Traffic Act 1991 (as amended) and the London Local Authorities Act 2000 (as amended) were replaced by the Traffic Management Act 2004.

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