Report a vehicle in breach of parking restrictions

You can report a vehicle to us if it is parked in breach of local parking restrictions, such as:

  • on yellow lines during restricted hours
  • Ii a resident permit area without a valid digital permit
  • vehicle parked more than 50cm from edge of the carriageway
  • blocking a dropped kerb or driveway (only if the householder requests it).

Dangerous parking should be reported to Herts Police on 101.

We cannot issue a Penalty Charge Notice if:

  • there are no parking restrictions in place
  • it is dangerous or obstructive (such as on a bend) instead you should report this to Herts Police on 101.

Report a vehicle in breach of parking restrictions

Before you call check:

  • Are there signs or road markings showing restrictions?
  • Is the vehicle clearly in contravention?

Call us on the numbers below to report a vehicle, you will need to tell us the:

  • vehicle registration number
  • what parking restriction the vehicle is contravening
  • location (street name and nearest landmark) and postcode
Time Phone Number
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 01279 502 039
Monday to Friday 5pm to 8pm and weekends 9am to 5pm (may be voicemail) 01279 655 261

After you report a vehicle:

  • a Civil Enforcement Officer will attend if available
  • we cannot guarantee immediate attendance
  • no updates are provided after reporting.