How do I avoid getting a Penalty Charge?

Avoiding a Penalty Charge Notice, or parking ticket as it is commonly known, is easy:

Always display vouchers, badges and permits clearly. A Civil Enforcement Officer (Parking)must be able to read the details.
Look for and read the instructions on signs and road markings and follow them. Be aware that temporary signs are just as valid as permanent ones
Do not park in a space reserved for motorcycles, blue badge holders, residents' permit holders or spaces reserved for any other specific group.
Make sure your entire vehicle is parked within any marked bays.
Make sure you pay for sufficient time you need in a pay and display car park - and make sure you get back to your car before the time runs out.
If a pay and display machine is not working, either go to the next nearest machine or park somewhere else.
Make sure you do not return to the same parking area within the time shown on the notices/signs.
If you need to park for a long time, think about using a car park instead of parking on the street.

Remember - only inappropriately parked motorists need worry about parking enforcement .