How to pay for motorcycle parking
Motorcyclists are required to purchase a permit to park in a 'solo motorcycle only' bay during controlled hours. Holders of a residents' permit for a motorcycle may use their residents' permit to park in motorcycle bays city-wide without further charge. Parking in dedicated off-street motorcycle bays in Westminster's secure car parks is free of charge for all motorcycles.
Motorcyclists can pay for their parking using Westminster's Pay by Phone service If you have not already done so, you will need to setup a Pay by Phone account and register your mobile number, motorcycle licence plate and your debit/credit card details.
You can pay for motorcycle parking by phone, text or online:
| Phone | 020 7005 0055 | Follow the instructions you hear. |
| Text | 07950 080 201 | You can pay for 1 day’s parking by text: Text the location number, duration of permit and the CVV code (3 digit code on the back of credit/debit card). i.e. 6789 1 123 Where 6789 is the motorcycle location number, 1 is one days duration, and 123 is the 3 digit security code on the back of your credit/debit card. You must leave a space between each data set. |
| Web | Cashlessparking |
Log on to your Pay by Phone account at www.verrus.com/westminster/index.aspx |
How much does it cost?
The daily charge is £1.00 and this allows you to park in any on-street motorcycle bay in Westminster. Once you have paid the charge you can move freely from one motorcycle bay to another without having to pay the charge again that day.
If you park regularly in Westminster, you should consider purchasing one of our permits. It costs the equivalent of as little as 33p a day to park if you purchase an annual permit. Other permit types are also available – details are given in the table below.
| Permit Duration | Cost | Pay by Phone | Pay by Text | Pay on Web |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | £1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1 week | £3.50 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 1 month | £13.50 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Quarterly | £33.50 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Annual | £100 | Yes | No | Yes |
Non Motorcycle Only Bays
Motorcyclists can also park in Shared Use, Pay and Display, and Pay by Phone bays, but payment is required. Prices are indicated on machines and signs. For more information on prices in non-motorcycle bays please visit our Zones and Prices section.
* Electric motorcycles are exempt from charges but will still need to register a Pay by Phone account. For more information, see the section on Electric Motorcycles.
** Holders of a residents' permit for a motorcycle are able to use their residents' permit to park in motorcycle bays city-wide without further charge.
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