Pay by Plate parking meters

This is a ticketless parking option so no need to return to your vehicle to place a parking ticket on your dashboard.

'Pay by plate' is quick and simple:

  • Park
  • Enter your vehicle's registration number plate details at the parking machine
  • Pay for your parking period with coins or credit card
  • Go about your day, no tickets are required.

How to use 'pay by plate'

Step 1:  press any key to begin

Step 2: use the keypad to enter your vehicle's registration number plate details here

Step 3: select payment type

Step 4:  card payment

Enter parking period using the + and - signs. Select OK when ready.

Tap credit card and follow on-screen prompts

Step 4: coin payment

Place coins in the coin slot. The paid parking period and price will update on the screen.
Select OK when ready.

Step 5: You're finished!

Made a mistake?
Select the X at any time to got to the previous screen

Last Updated: 26 October 2026

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