Where you can and cannot leave your vehicle, if you want to park in Cork City.
Where TO Park:
You can park in the following places:
Where NOT to Park:
There are several areas in Cork City where you are not allowed to park. If you ignore these restrictions you could be issued with a parking ticket.
Explanations of where NOT to Park:
Double Yellow Lines:
No parking on a double-yellow line at any time.
Single Yellow Lines:
No parking during the hours indicated on the street sign. This usually lasts from 7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Parking Bays Reserved for People with Disabilities:
No parking at any time except where a valid Disabled Drivers permit is displayed in the vehicle.
Loading Bays:
No parking during the hours indicated on the street sign. This usually lasts from 7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Exceptions:
Vehicles with a commercial tax disc can park in a loading bay for a maximum of 30 minutes while actively loading or unloading.
Clearways and Bus Lanes:
No parking or stopping during the hours indicated on the street sign.
Cycle Tracks:
Cycle tracks operate on a 24 hour basis unless otherwise indicated on a time plate.
Pedestrian Areas:
A vehicle cannot be driven or parked in a pedestrian area during the hours indicated on the street sign.
Bus/Coach Parking:
No parking for any vehicles other than a licenced bus or coach, unless otherwise indicated on a street sign. The maximum stay for buses/coaches is also indicated on the street sign.
Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops:
No parking is at ANY TIME.
Other Parking Restrictions:
It is illegal to park in a way which interferes with traffic flow or obstructs or endangers other road users, for example: