Slough Borough Council

How do I pay a car park fine?

Credit or debit card :

• By phone 0845 1202211
• Using the secure Online Payments System
• By returning the form at the bottom of the notice.

Cheques payable to Slough Borough Council.

Cash in person at the Parking Office, Unit 1, Shaftsbury Court, 18 Chalvey Park, Slough , SL1 2ER. between 9am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday, and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays.

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How do I dispute my car parking fine?

All appeals against parking tickets should be made in writing to: APCOA Parking Services, PO BOX 56561, London, SW18 9EZ. This is a requirement of the law relating to parking.

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Do I get a discount if I pay my penalty charge notice sooner rather than later?

You have 14 days in which to pay at a reduced rate (£30 for 2005), after which it will rise to a full amount (£60 for 2005).

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Is parking on a white line a parking offence?

No. The Council's parking enforcement team has no legal authority to issue parking tickets in such cases.

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Who in the council is responsible for enforcing parking restrictions?

Slough Borough Council is now responsible for enforcing parking, loading and waiting restrictions in the borough. You will hear the scheme referred to as Decriminalised Parking Enforcement (DPE) or Parking Watch. This is delivered through Central Parking System.

A team of civil enforcement officers enforce the restrictions. Priority is given to areas where illegal parking causes the worst problems. Their patrols also include council-operated car parks.

Illegally parked vehicles cause congestion and slow down other road users. They also create inconvenience for everyone, including legitimate parkers, delivery vehicles, the emergency services, and bus users. Road markings such as yellow lines, loading bays, bus stops and residents zones, indicate that some sort of restriction applies. Notices nearby will always explain what the restriction is. If in doubt check the notice.

You are responsible for making sure that your vehicle is legally parked and not causing an obstruction. If you are parked legally, you will not get a parking ticket. You will get a parking ticket if you -

• Park in areas where waiting or loading restrictions are in force
• Park in a resident’s parking space without displaying a valid permit
• Park in a specially reserved bay, e.g. a loading place, a disabled bay or a taxi rank unless you are authorised to do so
• Park at a bus stop or in a bus lane during prohibited hours
• Park for longer than you have paid for

If your car is causing a safety hazard, source of congestion or obstruction the Police may remove it You can call or email us to report cars parked in restricted areas – residents can call 01753 518989 or email parking@slough.gov.uk if they see a car parked in a dangerous place.

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