The Olympic Parking Zone comes into effect on 16 July.
Parking restrictions will operate in Waltham Forest in all streets south of Lea Bridge Road.
Period covered: from 16 July until 9 September 2012
Days of operation: Monday – Sunday
Hours: 8am – 1pm and 3pm – 9pm
This includes both existing controlled parking zones (CPZs) and streets with no existing parking controls
All parking arrangements return to normal after 9 September 2012.
Existing controlled parking zones (CPZs):
If you live in an existing CPZ (south of Lea Bridge Road) your current parking permit will allow you to park on-street in your zone during the Games. You will not be able to park in the temporary event zones.
New temporary event zones:
All vehicles which use on-street parking will need a 2012 Games parking permit to park during the Games. Parking permits in this area will be free of charge and ‘virtual’. This means that you will not be issued with a paper parking permit.
VISITOR PERMITS:
Every household will be able to register for free visitor permits during the Games. The allocation per household includes:
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one regular visitor who will be able to visit at any time
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four half-day visitor permits per week
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eight half-day visitor permits per week between 13-26 August
The permit week runs from Monday – Sunday, with your new allocation available every Monday.
Unused permits cannot be carried over into the following week
A half-day permit can be used to cover either the morning restrictions (8am-1pm) or the afternoon restrictions (3pm-9pm)
Visitors will also be able to park without restriction outside the hours of control
IMPORTANT – the usual CPZ visitor permits will not be valid during the Games
REGISTERING FOR PERMITS:
Vehicle owners – will need to check that your vehicle has been automatically registered through the website at:
or by calling:
0300 111 2012
VISITOR PARKING PERMITS
Vehicle owners can apply for permits at the same time as they check their registration
Non vehicle owners need to register their address and set up an account before applying for permits. This can be done on-line or by phone as detailed above.
HOW TO USE VISITOR PERMITS
Login to your account at the web address or call the telephone number – you will need to quote:
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your permit number given when you registered
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your visitor’s vehicle registration number
The permit will be activated instantly
Copies of the Parking During the Games booklet can be found in the publications section of london2012.com
It is also available in other languages and formats by quoting ref LOC2012/TRA2180 –
Phone: 0845 267 2012
