Permit / Resident bays
Shared-Use Bay — Resident Permit or Pay at Machine
In plain English
Either display a valid resident permit or pay at the machine — both options are valid here during the controlled hours.
What it means
This bay is shared between resident permit holders and general paying visitors. During the controlled hours shown on the sign, permit holders park free while anyone else must pay at the machine (or by phone where indicated). Paying visitors are usually subject to a maximum stay limit that does not apply to permit holders. Outside the controlled hours, parking is free for everyone. This sign type is common in London boroughs and other cities where councils want to maximise bay use without excluding residents.
Parking rules at a glance
Common variations
- Resident permit holders only / Pay at machine — Mon–Fri 8:30am–10pm, Sat 8:30am–1:30pm, max stay 4 hours
- Permit holders or pay at machine — Mon–Sat 8am–6pm
- Shared use — Zone A or pay — 2 hour limit
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Reminder: always check nearby signs and road markings before parking. Rules vary between councils and within Controlled Parking Zones.