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Parking Rules & Residents Parking

Can I get visitor parking permits in a Northern Ireland residents' parking zone?

Yes. Eligible residents or businesses can buy visitor permit scratchcards for use by visitors.

The current scheme allows one book of 25 visitor permits each quarter for £12.50; people aged 65 or over can qualify for an additional free book each quarter.

For parking questions, the exact sign, road marking, kerb marking and hours of operation control the answer at the location. Photograph the signs and your vehicle position if there is any dispute, because a nearby restriction or controlled zone can change what would otherwise be allowed. For "Can I get visitor parking permits in a Northern Ireland residents' parking zone?", those details are especially important because the same road can have different rules by bay, side, time or vehicle class.

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Information checked: 26 September 2026

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