Residential Business Your Council Menu Breadcrumb Home Residential Parking in Dublin City Centre Language switcher Gaeilge Where to Park in Dublin City Back to Parking in Dublin City Centre Parking regulations are designed to make life more pleasant, more orderly and more convenient for everyone. Share Share via Twitter Share via Facebook Share via WhatsApp Why we have parking restrictions in Dublin city To eliminate obstructions and reduce congestion Improve road safety Maximise the availability of on-street parking spaces It is your responsibility to ensure you comply with the law and city regulations when parking. You can park in the following places: In a parking space using a pay-and-display ticket, Parking Tag , Resident's Parking Permit, Visitors Parking Permit or a Disabled Person’s Parking Permit. To apply for a Disabled Person’s Parking Permit contact either of the following organisations: www.ddai.ie (Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland) or www.iwa.ie (Irish Wheelchair Association). Where NOT to park There are several areas in Dublin City where you are not allowed to park. It is illegal to park in a way which interferes with traffic flow or obstructs or endangers other road users. If you ignore these restrictions your vehicle is liable to be clamped or towed away. No parking in bus lanes and clearways during hours of operation No parking on cycle tracks on a 24 hour basis unless indicated on a street sign No parking on double yellow lines No parking opposite a continuous white line No parking in bus/coach parking areas No parking on a footpath (either partly or wholly) No parking on single yellow lines during hours indicated on street sign No parking within 5 metres of a junction No parking at a pedestrian crossing or traffic lights, within 15 metres on the approach side or 5 metres on the other side Do not obstruct any entrance for vehicles except with the occupier’s consent No parking at a school entrance No parking on a grass margin or median No parking in disabled bays without a valid disabled parking permit No parking in loading bays during hours indicated on street sign (usage only for goods vehicles for a max of 30 minutes) No parking in pedestrian areas No parking in taxi ranks No parking at a bus stop For further details on parking restrictions see The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 and Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2014. Download the Parking Control Bye-Laws 2019 English version (0.3MB) Leagan Gaeilge (0.4MB) Contact Details Telephone Number 01 222 2261 Email Address parkingenforcement@dublincity.ie Share Share via Twitter Share via Facebook Share via WhatsApp In this Section Clamping and Tow-Away How To Appeal a Clamp Pay and Display Parking Where to Park in Dublin City Electric Vehicle Charging Motorcycle Parking Apply for a Parking Permit Start a Parking Scheme Disabled Parking Suspension of Paid Parking Car Clubs Parking at Croke Park Coach Parking in Dublin City Footer menu About Us Careers Who Does What News and Media Policies and Documents Using dublincity.ie Website Accessibility Privacy Statement Terms & Conditions Sitemap Statutory Obligations Freedom of Information Data Protection Access to Information on the Environment Protected Disclosures Lobbying Official Languages Act Ethics Public Sector Duty Procurement Get in Touch / Feedback Contact Us Make a Service Request Make a Payment Make a Complaint Public Consultations Address Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 D08 RF3F Ireland Telephone Number 01 222 2222 Email Address customerservices@dublincity.ie Visit our other sites © 2021 Dublin City Council Update Cookie Preferences By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie policy Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies