Where you can and cannot leave your vehicle, if you want to park in Dublin City.
Where to park
You can park in the following places:
Where NOT to park
There are several areas in Dublin City where you are not allowed to park. If you ignore these restrictions you could be issued with a parking ticket, be clamped or be towed away. Find out more about tickets, clamping and tow-aways.
Areas where you are not allowed to park include:
Double Yellow Lines
No parking on a double-yellow line at any time.
Exceptions
You can park on a double yellow line for a maximum of 30 minutes while actively loading or unloading a vehicle.
Single Yellow Lines
No parking during the hours indicated on the street sign. This usually lasts from 7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Exceptions
You can park on a single yellow line for a maximum of 30 minutes while actively loading or unloading a vehicle.
Parking Bays Reserved for People with Disabilities
No parking at any time except where a valid parking permit is displayed in the vehicle.
Find out more about parking for people with disabilities.
Loading Bays
No parking during the hours indicated on the street sign. This usually lasts from 7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Exceptions
Vehicles with a goods tax disc can park in a loading bay for a maximum of 30 minutes while actively loading or unloading.
Clearways and Bus lanes
No parking or stopping during the hours indicated on the street sign.
Cycle Tracks
Mandatory cycle tracks
For mandatory cycle tracks, no parking or stopping at any time. A mandatory cycle track is indicated by a solid white line.
Non-mandatory cycle tracks
For non-mandatory cycle tracks, you can park for a maximum of 30 minutes while actively loading or unloading a vehicle.. A non mandatory cycle track is indicated by a broken white line
Cycle tracks operate on a 24 hour basis unless otherwise indicated on a time plate.
Pedestrian Areas
A vehicle cannot be driven or parked in a pedestrian area during the hours indicated on the street sign.
Bus/Coach Parking
No parking for any vehicles other than a bus or coach, unless otherwise indicated on a street sign. The maximum stay for buses/coaches is also indicated on the street sign.
Taxi Ranks and Bus Stops
No parking is at any time.
Other parking restrictions
It is illegal to park in a way which interferes with traffic flow or obstructs or endangers other road users, for example:
- No parking opposite a continuous white line.
- No parking on a footpath (either partly or wholly).
- No parking within 5 metres of a junction.
- No parking at a pedestrian crossing or traffic lights, within 15 metres on the approach side or 5 metres on the other side.
- Do not obstruct any entrance for vehicles except with the occupier’s consent.
- No parking at a school entrance.
- No parking on a grass margin or median.
Why we have parking restrictions in Dublin City
Parking regulations are designed to make life more pleasant, more orderly and more convenient for everyone by:
- Eliminating obstructions and reducing congestion.
- Improving road safety.
- Increasing the availability of on-street parking spaces.
It is your responsibility to ensure you comply with the law and city regulations when parking
Parking Tag 
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Parking Tag is an additional service offered by Dublin City Council, it is a fast and convenient way to pay for parking. The advantages of using Parking Tag include no more fumbling for change at a parking meter and if you are delayed for any reason you can extend your parking session remotely. There are two options when using Parking Tag, pay as you go option or account option.
To register with Parking Tag simply visit www.parkingtag.ie (full details of the system available on this site), phone Parking Tag at 0818 300 161 or purchase your Parking Tag from selected Payzone outlets.
Those not wishing to avail of this service can still pay and display using a parking meter.
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