Parking at loading bays

Find out what loading bays are for and when you can use them.

What loading bays are for

Loading bays are available throughout Brighton & Hove.

Loading bays are in place so that businesses and people can load and unload heavy goods.

Example of a loading bay sign showing an icon with a person operating a trolley with wheels, text reads 'loading only, 30 minutes, no return within 1 hour'

Why we have loading bays

Loading bays allow businesses to load and unload goods near their premises. It also allows loading and unloading in general without disrupting traffic. Any activity must be continuous. A loading bay is not for parking during the restricted times.

When you can use a loading bay

You can use a loading bay for:

  • the loading and unloading of goods
  • when making a scheduled delivery or collection

Parking in a loading bay

You cannot park in a loading bay. When you have finished loading and unloading goods, the vehicle must be moved to a different bay, such as a paid parking bay, with a valid PaybyPhone session.

What to do if you receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) when parking in a loading bay

If you have received a PCN, you should ensure that you have:

  • only used the loading bay when you're loading and unloading
  • been loading and unloading heavy or large items such as furniture, or making regular deliveries
  • moved your vehicle as soon as you have finished loading and unloading

You can then either pay the PCN or appeal the PCN.