Mid Devon Parking Tariffs & RingGo Location Codes
Finding straightforward parking information across Mid Devon can be tricky. Mid Devon District Council manages central off-street car parks, while Devon County Council oversees on-street parking.
Whether you are shopping at Tiverton Pannier Market, visiting Crediton High Street, or running errands in Cullompton, this guide provides the complete breakdown of car parks, payment codes, pricing structures, season ticket savings, free local loopholes, and your legal rights if you receive a parking ticket.
Main Car Parks & RingGo Location Codes
Cashless payments across all council car parks can be made via the RingGo app or by calling 📞 0203 046 0010:
🅿️ Phoenix Lane Multi-Storey (Tiverton)
RingGo #37801- Postcode: EX16 6LB
- Type: Short & Long Stay (Covered)
- Rates: 2 hrs: £3.00 | 5 hrs: £4.50 | 24 hrs: £16.80
- Best For: Pannier Market, Phoenix Cinema, High Street.
🛒 Market Place & Beck Square (Tiverton)
RingGo #37803- Postcode: EX16 5EP
- Type: Central Short Stay
- Rates: 1 hr: £1.70 | 2 hrs: £3.00 | 3 hrs: £3.50 (Max stay)
- Best For: Quick visits & central High Street shopping.
📍 Wellbrook Street (Tiverton)
RingGo #37803- Postcode: EX16 5EP
- Type: Long Stay / Mixed
- Rates: 1 hr: £1.70 | 2 hrs: £3.00 | 5 hrs: £4.50 | 10 hrs: £6.70 | 24 hrs: £13.60
- Best For: Pannier Market & Exe Valley Leisure Centre.
🚗 Westexe South (Tiverton)
RingGo #37802- Postcode: EX16 5LY
- Type: Short Stay & Shoppers
- Rates: 30 mins: 80p | 1 hr: £1.40 | 2 hrs: £2.40 (Max 4 hrs)
- Best For: Westexe South shops & Recreation Ground.
🏛️ Market Street (Crediton)
RingGo #37810- Postcode: EX17 2AJ
- Type: Short & Long Stay
- Rates: 1 hr: £1.30 | 2 hrs: £2.30 | All Day: £5.00
- Best For: Crediton High Street & Town Square.
🏬 St Andrew Street (Cullompton)
RingGo #37815- Postcode: EX15 1HA
- Type: Short & Long Stay
- Rates: 1 hr: £1.30 | 2 hrs: £2.20 | All Day: £4.80
- Best For: Cullompton Community Centre & Library.
🚉 Station Road (Cullompton)
RingGo #37816- Postcode: EX15 1BQ
- Type: Long Stay & Commuter
- Rates: All Day Flat Rate: £3.50
- Best For: All-day commuter parking.
Free Parking & Local Loopholes
🎒 School-Run Free Window (Tiverton)
William Street car park in Tiverton provides FREE parking for up to 30 minutes during peak school pick-up and drop-off times:
Free Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Requirement: A free ticket must still be obtained from the pay machine upon arrival.
🌳 Completely Free Out-of-Town Lots
Mid Devon District Council maintains free surface parking with zero charges at:
- Bolham Lane, Tiverton: 9 free spaces.
- Old Road, Tiverton: 32 free spaces.
🌙 Free Overnight & Blue Badge Rules
- Overnight Free Window: Most Mid Devon council car parks offer FREE parking between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM daily.
- Blue Badge Holders: Receive up to 3 hours FREE parking in designated disabled bays when displaying a valid Blue Badge and clock set to arrival time.
Understanding Rate Differences: What Councils Don’t Tell You
Car park charges are not uniform across town centres due to deliberate traffic and financial policies:
- On-Street vs. Off-Street Rates: Devon County Council sets on-street parking rates at least 10% higher than nearby district council car parks to stop drivers from endlessly circling high streets looking for spaces.
- Turnover vs. Long-Stay Pricing: Central lots charge higher hourly tiers to keep bays freeing up for retail shoppers. Commuter lots (like Station Road in Cullompton) offer cheaper flat day rates.
- Multi-Storey Running Costs: The Phoenix Lane Multi-Storey incurs ongoing structural, CCTV, and 24-hour lighting costs, making its multi-day rate (£16.80/day) higher than surface car parks (£13.60/day).
- Cost Deficits: Council rate adjustments are legally required to fund car park operations, resurfacing, and maintenance deficits rather than general profit generation.
Season Tickets & Permit Schemes
For daily workers and town-centre residents without private driveways, purchasing a permit through the Mid Devon Permit Portal drastically cuts standard costs:
☀️ Day Permit
£33.00 / month (£331.00 / year)
Valid 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM in designated long-stay bays (roughly £1.50/day for regular commuters).
🌙 Overnight Permit
£16.00 / month (£160.00 / year)
Valid 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM across all council Pay & Display car parks.
🕒 24-Hour Permit
£49.00 / month (£491.00 / year)
Grants continuous 24/7 parking access across all long-stay district sites.
Appealing a Parking Ticket (PCN): The 10-Minute Grace Period
If you are issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) shortly after your ticket expires, know your statutory rights under English national parking regulations:
⏱️ 1. The Mandatory 10-Minute Grace Period Rule
Under English statutory guidance, Civil Enforcement Officers (traffic wardens) CANNOT legally issue a PCN until at least 10 full minutes have passed after your paid parking time ends. If your ticket expired at 2:00 PM and the PCN was issued at 2:08 PM, it is unlawful and must be cancelled upon appeal.
🔍 2. Arrival vs. Expiry Observation Windows
The 10-minute grace rule applies at the end of a paid session. Wardens offer a brief 2- to 5-minute observation window upon initial arrival to allow time to walk to a ticket machine or open the RingGo app.
📩 3. No Penalty for Challenging Early (14-Day Fine Clock Frozen)
If you submit an informal challenge online via the Mid Devon portal within 14 days, the council freezes the 50% discount fine clock. If rejected, they extend the 50% discount rate for another 14 days, so you lose nothing financially by appealing early.
⚠️ 4. Do Not Pay Before Appealing
Once paid, the fine is legally settled as an admission of liability, and your right to appeal is lost forever. Always submit the appeal first with a copy of your ticket or RingGo receipt showing exact timestamps.
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