Changes to parking costs in Rugby
New on-street parking charges are to be introduced in Rugby to encourage motorists to use off-street car parks.
From April 1, it will cost 50p to park on-street for up to 30 minutes, £1.00 for up to one hour and £2.00 for up to two hours.
One of the advantages to the motorist of the new on-street charges is that any overpayment will now provide an additional time period of waiting. For example, a payment of 60p will allow 36 minutes waiting and a payment of £1.50 will allow 1 hour 30 minutes.
Paul Galland, Warwickshire County Council’s Strategic Director for Environment and Economy, said: “Our decision is in line with the general approach by local authorities to set on-street parking charges at a higher level than off-street to encourage drivers to make off-street parking their first choice. We have endeavoured to ensure that we keep the on-street charges affordable and support town centres.”
HM Treasury is introducing new 5p and 10p coins in April which will not be usable in on-street pay and display machines without the county council making very expensive modifications. Payment with any 5p or 10p coins will be gradually phased out during March. The new on-street charges can all be paid using a combination of 20p, 50p, £1 or £2 coins.