🚗 Parking in Leeds – Easy English Guide
In most parts of Leeds, you can park your car outside your home or someone else’s home if there is space and you follow the rules.
🅿️ General Parking Rules
You are allowed to park:
- Outside your home 🚗🏠
- On the street near other homes 🚗🏘️
- BUT only if there are no signs or markings saying “no parking” ❌🚫
Always check:
- Road signs 📍
- Painted lines on the street (yellow or white)
These tell you where and when you can or cannot park.
🏠 What Are Residents’ Parking Permits?
Some neighbourhoods in Leeds have special parking rules. In these places, only people who live there can park on the street. To park in these areas, you need a Residents’ Parking Permit. This is a sticker or card you get from the council that shows you live there. You must:
- 📄 Apply for the Residents’ Parking permit
- 🪪 Display the permit in your car
- ✅ Park only in the marked area
📌 How to Get a Residents’ Permit
You can apply online on the Leeds City Council website.
🔗 Apply for a Residents’ Parking Permit (Leeds Council)
You will need:
- 🧍 Your name and address
- 🚘 Car details
- 📄 Proof you live in that area (like a bill or rental agreement)
