How we suspend parking bays
When it is necessary to suspend parking spaces this will normally be done by displaying a warning sign a
The regulations require that the suspension warning sign should be placed in or adjacent to the suspended area and this is usually done by displaying a yellow suspension sign on a post or lighting column (providing such a post is available).
Therefore, drivers should always check for suspension signs for the bay in which they are parked, which can be situated near to the front or rear of their vehicle, to find out whether a suspension applies. If a parking bay sign post is not available, suspension signs may be placed on the nearest street furniture (for example, a lighting column, telegraph pole, tree or in extreme circumstances a fence) to the suspended area.
Emergency suspensions
If a suspension relates to an emergency it is usually not be possible to provide advance warning.
Drivers should check for bay suspensions before parking, and each day if the vehicle is to be left for longer periods.
Parking in bay suspensions
You will:
- Provide the name of the company if your vehicles are liveried
- Provide the registration number if your vehicles are not liveried
Parking suspensions are granted for specific reasons and cannot be used for parking purposes only. This includes personal vehicles used for packing boxes before a removal or works vehicles working in private properties.
The suspended area is solely for the use of authorised vehicles to load and unload or authorised highway works vehicles.
Personal vehicles
Private/personal vehicles may not be used to save additional space as they will be subject to receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if sufficient space has not been booked for the suspension area required by the vehicle.
Unauthorised vehicles
To report a parking violation in a suspended bay contact dtsparking@wandsworth.gov.uk or call 0203 856 0142 outside of office hours.
We cannot guarantee the suspended space will