Parking and traffic enforcement

 
 

Parking and Traffic Enforcement

Parking in central London is limited and in high demand. We have parking rules to ensure there is a balance of parking provision for all motorists who want to park in the City of Westminster. We use Civil Enforcement Officers (previously known as Parking Attendants), CCTV and a relocation service to enforce these rules and help maintain this balance.

On March 31st 2008, the Traffic Management Act 2004 replaced the Road Traffic Act 1991 (RTA) as the primary piece of legislation covering parking enforcement in England.  More information about the Traffic Management Act 2004.

What are the rules for parking?

Photo of a Controlled Parking Zone signFind out more on how to identify what the parking rules are in the borough

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

Photo of a Penalty Charge NoticeIf you have received a PCN please do not ignore it.  Find out what to do next.

 

Enforcement code of practice

Photo of a documentRead the Code of Practice which details the enforcement guidelines given to our Parking Attendants

CCTV enforcement

Photo of a CCTV signAll you need to know about where CCTV enforcement is in place in Westminster and how it works

 

Civil Enforcement Officers

Photo of 3 Civil Enforcement OfficersFind out how our Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) ensure you can park in Westminster with minimum disruption

Relocations and removals

Photo of a relocation vehicleFind out what to do if your car has been removed or relocated to a nearby space.