A Controlled Parking Zone (often known as a 'CPZ') is a defined area were the parking restrictions have a common theme.
A large number of CPZs have pay-and-display parking but this is not always the case. Many CPZs only have resident parking controls with no paid parking at all.
There are three major characteristics of a CPZ:
- The hours of restriction of the CPZ are posted at all vehicular entrances and, generally, are not repeated inside the zone
- All lengths of road within a CPZ are restricted in one way or another - either with a bay or a yellow line
- Yellow lines within a CPZ are enforced for the same hours as the CPZ - unless additional signs state otherwise
The notable exception to the last rule is that all double yellow lines are enforceable 24 hours a day and no additional signs are required.
There are a number of Controlled Parking Zones within Stockport, the main one being the pay-and-display zone around the town centre. The hours of this zone are Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm. Parking on-street in the town centre CPZ is very limited and it is usually easier to find a space in a car park.
More Information
For more information on any parking issues, please contact the Parking Team t: 0161 217 6111 or e: