Shared use bays

What shared use bays are for

A shared use bay is a parking bay which can be used by a permit holder and for paid parking.

Can I park in a shared use bay?

You can park in a shared use bay if you're displaying a:

• resident permit
• visitor permit
• hotel permit
• business permit
• traders permit
• council dispensation, also known as an essential council worker permit, for up to one hour
• valid Blue Badge

or

• if you have paid for your parking using PaybyPhone

If using a permit please ensure that:

• it's clearly displayed in the vehicle
• it's valid for the vehicle that it's displayed in
• the vehicle is parked in the designated zone that the permit is valid for
• the permit has been completed in line with the conditions of use 

Can I park a motorcycle in a shared use bay?

You cannot park in a shared use bay with a motorcycle.

We provide free motorcycle parking throughout the city and you should leave your motorcycle in one of these bays.

Can I park a trike in a paid parking bay?

You can park a trike in a shared use bay and pay for your parking using PaybyPhone.

Why do we have shared use bays?

Shared use bays give everybody opportunities to park in the city including:

• residents
• visitors
• tourists
• businesses

I have received a penalty charge notice when parking in a shared use bay, what do I do?

Permit holders should check that:

• they were able to use the shared use bay
• the permit had been displayed in line with the relevant permit’s terms and conditions

Paid parking users should check that the parking session was valid using PaybyPhone.

You should then decide whether to:

• pay the penalty charge notice
• appeal the penalty charge notice