The management of on-street car parking in throughout the county is the responsibility of Dorset County Council. However the respective councils of Weymouth and Portland and Christchurch are responsible for managing their own car parking areas. District and borough councils manage most off-street car parks.

• Car parks

  Location details and other information about car parks in Dorset.

• Parking fines

  Information about parking fines, including why they are issued, how to challenge them and how to pay them.

• Disabled parking

  Information regarding the Blue Badge scheme, disabled parking in council car parks and disabled space applications.

• Park and ride

  Information on the park and ride services available in Dorset.

• Parking permits

  Two kinds of parking permit are available, permits for car parks, and on-street parking permits for residents.

• Parking Policies and Annual Reports

  In accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004, local authorities are expected to be accountable and transparent and as such are required to publish annual reports and parking policies.

• On-street parking

  Useful advice and information about on-street parking