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Higher level contraventions

 
The tables show the higher level penalty charge parking contraventions enforced in the London Borough of Greenwich. Under the differential parking penalties system, some contraventions are considered more serious than others, and carry a greater penalty.

Observation times

For parking restrictions where there may be exemptions, an observation time is given to determine whether there was indeed a contravention.

Where an observation time is given, this is to determine whether there are any exemptions to be given to the parking restriction.

For example, if your car is observed in a permit bay without a permit, a period of observation will be given as it may be that you have parked and then gone to collect a permit or visitor voucher from a nearby address.

The observation time is not for motorists to go shopping or pop to a cash point.

Contravention code suffix(es)

Each suffix (letter or number behind the contravention code) describes a type of restriction being contravened.

What do the suffixes mean?

Higher level on-street parking contraventions

CodeApplicable suffix(es)DescriptionObservation time given?
01eoyzParked in a restricted street during prescribed hoursYes
02aejoParked or loading/unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restrictions are in forceNo
12rstwxyParked in a residents' or shared use parking place or zone without clearly displaying either a permit or voucher or pay-and-display ticket issued for that placeYes
16bdhqstwxyzParked in a permit space without displaying a valid permitYes
21bcdfhjlmprqsuvParked in a suspended bay or space or part of a bay or spaceNo
23bcdfghjklprsvParked in a parking place or area not designated for that class of vehicleYes
25jnParked in a loading place during restricted hours without loadingYes
40nParked in a designated disabled person's parking place without clearly displaying a valid disabled person's badge in the prescribed mannerYes
42jParked in a parking place designated for police vehiclesNo
45nParked on a taxi rankNo
46jnStopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)No
47jnStopped on a restricted bus stop or standNo
48jStopped in a restricted area outside a school when prohibitedNo
49jParked wholly or partly on a cycle track or laneNo
55 A commercial vehicle parked in a restricted street in contravention of the Overnight Waiting BanNo
61124cgjA heavy commercial vehicle wholly or partly parked on a footway, verge or land between two carriagewaysYes
62124cgjParked with one or more wheels on or over a footpath or a road other than a carriagewayYes
99joStopped on a pedestrian crossing or crossing area marked by zig-zagsNo

Higher level off-street parking contraventions

CodeApplicable suffix(es)DescriptionObservation time given?
81 oParked in a restricted area in a car parkNo
87Parked in a disabled person's parking space without clearly displaying a valid disabled person's badge in the prescribed mannerNo
91cgParked in a car park or area not designated for that class of vehicleNo
92oParked causing an obstructionNo

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