Permit / Resident bays
Permit Holders Only — 20 Minutes Max
In plain English
Permit holders only during controlled hours, but even permit holders are limited to 20 minutes. No return within 1 hour applies to all vehicles.
What it means
This bay is reserved for permit holders during the controlled hours, but unlike a standard permit bay there is a maximum stay of 20 minutes even for permit holders. This type of sign is common near busy shopping areas, surgeries, or community facilities where residents need quick access but the council wants to prevent the bay being occupied all day. The no-return period means once you leave you cannot return to the same bay (or sometimes the same controlled zone) for at least 1 hour. Outside the controlled hours, parking is free for anyone.
Parking rules at a glance
Common variations
- Permit holders only — Mon–Sat 8am–6:30pm, max stay 20 mins, no return within 1 hour
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Reminder: always check nearby signs and road markings before parking. Rules vary between councils and within Controlled Parking Zones.