How to avoid a PCN

  • Pointing you in the right directionPARK RIGHT
    Get hold of a copy of our Park Right Guide explaining the different types of parking in Westminster.  It includes a handy A-Z map of central London and it's free!

  • PAYING TO PARK
    Ensure you make sufficient payment for the duration of your parking stay.  Allow for delays in getting back to your vehicle.  More about different parking zones and prices in Westminster

  • PAY BY PHONE
    If you don't have coins, why not pay for parking by phone?  If you are running late, you can even top up your parking from wherever you are and receive text reminders to avoid getting a Penalty Charge Notice.  More about Pay by Phone parking.

  • CAR PARKS
    If you don't know how long you need to park for, why not use one of our secure car parks.  You simply pay for the time you have parked on exiting the car park. More about Westminster City Council car parks

  • SUSPENSIONS
    Look out for yellow suspension signs which indicate that ordinary parking facilities have been suspended and parking is temporarily not permitted.  Read the details of the sign carefully before parking.  If in doubt, ask a Parking Attendant or do not park there. More about parking suspensions.

  • LOADING / UNLOADING
    When loading/unloading on yellow lines, look out for kerb markings and timeplates which may indicate that there are loading restrictions in place. Read the rules for loading and unloading in Westminster.

  • HOLIDAY PARKING SCHEME FOR RESIDENTS
    Residents can leave their vehicles in a Westminster City Council car park offering holiday parking rates when they go on holiday. More about the holiday parking scheme.

  • ASSUMPTIONS
    Don't assume that because you have only left your vehicle unattended for a few minutes, that this makes you exempt from getting a Penalty Charge Notice.  If you park in contravention, even for a short period of time, you may be issued a Penalty Charge Notice.  Find out more about customer assumptions here.