Parking
(Also known as: On and off street parking)
There are more than 10,000 car parking spaces throughout the city centre, most are owned and operated by the city council. 12 of our car parks have been recognised as being amongst the safest in the country and have received the safer car parks award.
Contact Details:
Address: Parking Services, PO Box 1098, Southampton,
Postcode: SO14 7WE
Telephone: 023 8083 4600
Email: parking.services@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8023 0811
Details of service:
There are more than 10,000 car parking spaces throughout the city centre, most are owned and operated by the city council. 12 of our car parks have been recognised as being among the safest in the country and have received the Safer Car Parks award. Each year approximately 3 million vehicles park in the city. The following pages give you information on where the car parks are located and the charges payable.
PARKING POLICY
This section of the website also gives details of the council's policy on parking. Please see the link on the right hand side of the page for a detailed policy statement.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please see the link on the right hand side of the page for Southampton City Council's cancellation policy for Penalty Charge Notices.
Council owned and operated car parks
If you are bringing your car into the city then these pages will assist you in finding a suitable council run car parking space for your needs. These pages give you the location of these car parks and the parking charges that apply.
Disabled persons parking
Southampton City Council provides a number of parking spaces around the city for blue badge holders. This page gives you information on parking for disabled drivers, or those transporting disabled passengers.
Disabled persons parking - residential bays
Outline of the basis on which disabled persons parking bays are provided in residential areas with a link to an online application form.
Parking permits
In some areas of the city there are residents parking zones. If you live or own a business in one of these areas you will need a parking permit to allow you to park on the road. This page gives you information on parking permits and how to apply. A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.
Payment of parking tickets
Payment for parking in the city is usually available at the car park or at the roadside parking machines. There is also a service provided for paying parking tickets (sometimes referred to as a Penalty Charge Notice - PCN). This page gives you information on how you can pay your parking ticket.
Pavement Parking
Vehicles parking on verges and pavements are becoming an increasing problem throughout the city - it is contrary to the Highways Act, can often be an obstruction to other users of the highway and if there are double yellow lines it is a contravention under the Traffic Management Act, resulting in the issue of a parking ticket.
Privately owned and operated car parks
There are a number of private companies providing car parking for general public in Southampton. There may be height or weight restrictions at these car parks. Please see individual car parks for details. There are parking charges, but these will vary depending on the car park used and the length of stay.
Last updated: 15 September 2008
