Paid parking bays (previously known as pay and display bays)

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

What paid parking bays are for

Paid parking bays provide wide access to all parts of the city for different motorists.

Who can park in a paid parking bay

Paid parking bays are for vehicles with a valid PayByPhone session.

When you pay for a PayByPhone session, make sure that:

  • the parking session is valid for the correct date and time of the stay (tariffs will be calculated automatically)
  • the vehicle is parked completely within the bay markings
  • the bay is not suspended
  • you have not overstayed the maximum stay as stated on the sign on the street

You can also park in a paid parking bay with a trader's permit.

Motorcycles and paid parking bays

You cannot park a motorcycle in a paid parking bay.

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

Trikes and paid parking bays

You can park a trike in a paid parking bay.

Costs to park in a paid parking bay

The cost of parking in paid parking bays varies by location. This is due to demands on parking spaces.

Bank holiday parking

During bank holidays, parking restrictions still apply in Brighton & Hove unless stated on the sign.

Bay restrictions

The sign on the street will tell you the bay restrictions. If no times are shown, the bay operates 24 hours a day, every day.

What to do if you receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

You should check:

  • that you can park in the paid parking bay
  • that you have displayed your trader's permit

You should then decide whether to: