New Legislation Parking Offences - How Will it Affect You?

Updated legislation on Parking Offences came into force on 3rd April 2006. Some key points to note are:

Fixed charges

In respect of an offence under Section 73 of the Finance Act 1976 (requiring a licence to be fixed to, and exhibited on a vehicle), this fine remains at E60.00. All previous E19.00 and E25.00 parking offences have increased to E40.00, with the exception of parking a vehicle illegally in a disabled person’s parking bay, which has increased to E80.00.

Payment of fines

1. If during the period of 28 days, beginning on the date of issuing the parking offence notice, you pay the fixed charge appropriate to the alleged offences, to Sligo Borough Council, no prosecution will be initiated or 
2. If you do not make the payment specified during the period indicated at (a) above, you may make a payment of an amount 50% greater than the amount specified in the notice within a period of 28 days beginning on the expiration of the first period of 28 days, no prosecution will be initiated.

The Act provides that no payment of a fixed charge can be accepted after the expiration of the 56-day period and court proceedings are initiated against those who opted not to make a payment.

Nomination of driver if you were not driving the vehicle

If another person is driving your vehicle you must notify Sligo Borough Council within 28 days of the notice.

If you require any further detailed information on the above, please contact the Parking Fines Section, Sligo Borough Council at 071-9114508.