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Suspending a parking bay and exemption permits

Parking restriction suspensions

The normal restrictions applied to an on-street parking bay can be temporarily suspended or altered to allow for domestic or business removals, weddings, funerals or filming work, special events, emergencies or when advised by the police for security reasons.

A sign will be placed by any suspended bay to notify the public, explaining the reason for the suspension and the relevant days and times.

Residents or businesses can apply for specific parking bays to be suspended at a cost of £60 per space per day where a space is approximately 5 metres, plus an administration fee of £10 to review and process each application. The suspension fee is applicable for each single calendar day the parking bay is suspended for. Please note that we require a minimum of seven days’ notice to process a suspension application.

If you need to change any details of your application, you will have to pay an amendment fee of £39.

If you need to cancel your request after the sign has been placed next to your chosen bay, you'll have to pay a cancellation fee of £39.

Although a suspension increases the chance that a space will be available, it cannot be guaranteed as we cannot remove vehicles parked in a suspended bay. We will try to contact any drivers who are displaying a resident permit and a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued to any vehicles that remain in the suspended bay. We cannot refund the cost of a suspension if the space is not available.

To apply for a digital parking suspension permit, please click the link below to register for or access the MiPermit portal.

The MiPermit portal allows you to apply, purchase and manage your parking permits.

Once logged in please select ‘Suspension Permits' under Parking Suspensions/Tradesperson Permits.

Waivers

A waiver is a permit that allows parking on a single or double yellow lines. Waivers may be issued where the vehicle is absolutely necessary for completion of a specific task, for example where equipment such as a generator or a hose is attached to the vehicle.

If a Civil Enforcement Officer sees a vehicle with a waiver but does not observe the activity for which the waiver was granted taking place, a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued. To apply for a waiver contact parkingcontrol@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. A charge of £33 per waiver will be made, per day for each vehicle.

Further information 

If you have any problems using the online form, please ask a family member or friend to assist you with your application.

If you need access to free Wi-Fi, a computer, or a scanner to upload documents, you may visit your nearest local library: Cambridge Central, Arbury Court, Barnwell Road, Cherry Hinton, Milton Road and Rock Road. Please note that library staff are unable to provide assistance or support with MiPermit. You will need to contact the MiPermit helpdesk on 0345 520 7007 for assistance with your application or to help you purchase permits. Once registered, you can purchase and manage your permits over the telephone by contacting the MiPermit helpdesk on 0345 520 7007, Monday to Friday – 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. The lines are open 10am-4pm on bank holidays. Lines are closed on Christmas Day.

If you have any problems using the online form, please ask a family member or friend to assist you with your application. Once registered you will be able to telephone MiPermit on 0345 520 7007 to purchase and manage your parking permits. The MiPermit helpdesk is available Monday to Friday – 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. The lines are open 10am-4pm on bank holidays. Lines are closed on Christmas Day.

For assistance using the MiPermit system, please contact the MiPermit helpdesk on 0345 520 7007.

The help desk is open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. The lines are open 10am to 4pm on bank holidays. Lines are closed on Christmas Day.

You can also email MiPermit at help@mipermit.com.

If your address is not currently active on our system, please email the Parking Permits Team at parking.permits@camnridgeshire.gov.uk