Went to Appold Street yesterday after a break of about a year, and parked my bike in the big bike bay opposite the taxi rank outside the Deutsche office near the corner of Appold & Sun. I noticed there was a sign by Hackney Council saying something about the times when you have to pay and which resident permit applies. It specifically said ‘this side of the street’ and told people to go to the machine to get tickets, and the sign was at the bike bay, so I’m wondering if they’ve started to charge or are about to. Didn’t get a ticket, though, so a bit confused as to what’s going on.
Hackney shouldnt be charging for parking as i leave my bike outside the house in a resident zone all the time and nothing has been done…
Id say call them up and ask as Hackney are just stupid and are following Camden and Islington…
http://www.hackney.gov.uk/ek-permits-474.htm
QUOTE: "Motorcycles and mopeds can be parked for free in Hackney. You do not need to purchase a permit or voucher to park a motorcycle or moped in Hackney’s controlled parking zones, but you must park:
- in a permit bay (where resident’s and business permits can be used to park);
- perpendicular to the kerb; and
- at one end of the bay, in a manner that would not prevent permit holders from parking in that bay."