Parking bays. No return within 1 hour.

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In a town, there is a street where on-street parking is allowed. The parking is in bays, with say 3-4 spaces per bay, then a gap to another bay, side street, another bay, etc. Each bay is accompanied by a standard sign "Parking limited to 1 hour. No return within 1 hour."

To what extent does the "No return" apply? If the space in front of yours was free after an hour, would pulling forward be sufficient to reset the clock? Does the return restriction apply to that bay, that street, the whole town centre?

Does anyone know. No I haven't got a ticket, but would like to avoid one for as long as possible.

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Riley Blue said:

Alucidnation said:

Easiest thing is to try it.

You will certainly know then.

Or phone your council and ask them to clarify their 'no return within an hour' policy.

You're suggesting that there is no standard rule associated with this type of signage and that the implementation and enforcement might vary between towns or councils. I have contacted the relevant council, but am I supposed to do that before I park, whenever in a similar location, to check the local rules?

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herewego said:

If only we could figure out why the restrictions are there maybe we wouldn't be trying to circumvent them.

It's nothing to do with trying to circumvent them, the complete opposite actually.
It's obvious that these rules are in place to encourage turnover of visitors, to give everyone a chance to nip to the shops. But if the place is deserted, or even quiet enough that you can relocate your car to a different parking spot, then it seems to me that that opportunity is being afforded to all those that need it.