City Island Parking Fines and How to Avoid Them

One of our residents recently drove in to the car park to find another car in his parking space. Thinking nothing of it, he parked in the adjacent bay. Even though he had a valid parking permit displayed, albeit for the adjacent bay, when he returned to his car he had received a fine from City Permits (the company that polices the car park on behalf of the property management company), presumably because when they arrived at the scene, his own space was free again, and he was in the wrong space.

Through some pain, and with some help from City Island Residents Group, the fine was eventually revoked, but some guidance on parking has since been gained and it is as follows:

Parking on Gotts Road
If you park outside of City Island, on the double yellow lines, or on the pavements or grassy areas, you are subject to standard parking tickets as issued by council Traffic Wardens. Whilst up until now this has happened sporadically, the management company informs us that Leeds City Council are increasing their patrols of Gotts Road.

Parking on City Island
Parking on City Island pavements, grassy areas, or the entrance to the piazza or the piazza itself will result in fines being issued by City Permits. Photographic evidence is taken at the time of issuing the ticket, and it is unlikely you will be able to have the ticket revoked – so don’t park in these areas if you want to avoid fines.

Parking in City Island
In order to avoid fines when parking in the underground car park at City Island, you must park in your designated bay, and that bay only, with a valid parking permit for that bay. If you park in a bay other than the one you have a permit for you will be fined – so don’t do it unless you can afford to pay the fines. Again, photographic evidence is taken by City Permits so it is unlikely you will be able to argue against the fine.

Exceptions
If someone or something is preventing you from parking in your designated bay, it is suggested that you park in another available bay, immediately contact City Permits by email (enquiries@citypermits.co.uk) with the details, or contact City Island security (01132 431380) and get them to call City Permits to explain the situation in order to avoid a fine. I would also suggest leaving a note in the windscreen.

Hope this helps avoid unnecessary fines!