Motorcycle parking

Electric Motorcycles

Customers with fully electric motorcycles will be exempt from paying for parking in 'Solo Only Motorcycle' bays when charging is introduced in August 2008, provided they have registered their motorcycle using Westminster's Pay by Phone service

Motorcycle criteria

To qualify for free parking on 'solo motorcycle only' bays, the motorcycle must be powered solely by electricity. 

The tax disc must class the motorcycle as 'electric vehicle' to be eligible for free parking and the tax disc must be clearly displayed on the vehicle.  Failure to display the tax disc may result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.

Gas and hybrid vehicles are not eligible for this parking concession and are subject to the daily charge of £1.50 in a 'solo motorcycle only' bay.

Registering your Electric Motorcycle

Registering with Westminster's Pay by Phone service couldn't be easier.  Simply click on Sign Up for Pay by Phone and enter the required details.  When entering your vehicle licence plate, be sure to select 'Electric Motorcycle' as the vehicle type from the drop down menu.

What do I do next?

You will need to obtain an annual permit.  This can be done online from 4th August 2008. 

• Complete registration of your electric motorcyle to your Pay by Phone account
• Now click on 'Permits' at the top of the Pay by Phone page
• Select the 'annual permit' from the drop down menu
• Complete the transaction.  You will not be charged. 
• Your free permit is valid for 1 year in a 'Solo Motorcycle only'   When the permit expires, you will need to obtain a new one in the same way.