New figures show how much York council makes from parking fines – and where drivers are most likely to be penalised.
And one car park accounted for almost a tenth of all parking tickets issued in the city.
A total of 2,316 penalty charge notices (PCNs) were issued at Castle Car Park
Figures from a Freedom of Information request showed 2,316 penalty charge notices were issued at Castle Car Park, with each costing up to £70.
The figures came from motoring firm Cinch.
The Castle Car Park fines made up 9.8 per cent of the 23,746 issued across York in the 12 months up to September, up by four from 23,742 the year before.
Around 65 fines were issued every day on average.
Fines cost between £50 and £70 depending on the offence but the cost is halved if people pay within two weeks of tickets being issued.
Brought in £800K
Figures also showed the council made £796,433 from parking fines in the 2023-4 financial year which covers parts of the two years the freedom of information request’s data refers to.
In the 12 months up to September this year, Duncombe Place was the location in York where the second-largest amount of parking fines were issued, 1,376.
It was followed by
- Monk Bar Car Park, where 1,078 tickets were handed out
- Piccadilly – 1,021
- Bootham Row Car Park – 883
- Union Terrace Car Park – 630
- Walmgate – 528
- Toft Green – 491
- Nunnery Lane Car Park – 477
- St George’s Field Car Park – 461
- North Street – 294
- Tower Street – 282
- Redeness Street – 278
- Micklegate – 271
- Foss Bank Car Park – 270
- Bishopthorpe Road Car Park – 259
- Esplanade Car Park – 252
- Fetter Lane – 244
- Deangate – 240.
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Data covering the 12 months up to September 2023 showed Castle Car Park also had the highest number of tickets issued at 1,939, 8.2 per cent of the total.
It was followed by Duncombe where 1,404 fines were handed out, Piccadilly with 1,140, Monk Bar Car Park, 928 and Bootham Row, 823.
Cinch’s Motoring Editor Mr Sheehan said those who felt their fine was unfair or incorrect had 28 days to appeal against it.
He said: “Nobody wants to find a parking fine come through their letterbox.
“These figures should be a reminder for all drivers to carefully check any nearby signs before parking, especially in busy areas or places they aren’t familiar with.
“If the fine is correct, you might be able to reduce the fine by paying sooner rather than later.”
City of York Council’s Head of Highways and Transport Mr Howard said the £796,433 made in fines in 2023-4 was broadly in line with previous years.
The official said: “The net income received through car parking revenues, permits and fines is reinvested into the council’s public transport and highways budget.
“Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their journey ahead and check parking restrictions when travelling into York, or consider using public transport or our Park & Ride services.”