If you live within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), you can buy visitor parking sessions so your friends or relatives can park near your home. (Visitor Vouchers are not valid in any Council Car Parks).
This is a yearly subscription with RingGo and is a separate application to your CPZ Resident Parking Permit. Please note you do not need a CPZ permit to be able to purchase visitor vouchers.
How does it work?
Using the pay-as-you-go RingGo service, you add parking sessions to a digital wallet and redeem them when a visitor parks near your home.
How do I create and top up my wallet?
Once you have an authorised visitors subscription set up, you will be able to purchase visitors permits , click the link below and log in to create a digital wallet and/or top up your wallet: https://www.myringgo.co.uk/folkestone-hythe/wallets
To use the service you need a RingGo account
If you don't already have one, you can register when you apply.
Existing RingGo customers can log in using their account details.
For technical support with your RingGo account, view their help pages.
Do I need to have a parking permit myself?
No. Your address just needs to be in one of the district's CPZs.
The postcode search in the online application will tell you if your address is within a CPZ.
Annual allowance
Each household is entitled to a maximum of 100 vouchers per rolling 12 month period.
At the end of this rolling 12 month period, you will have to renew your visitor permit account to be able to keep booking sessions for your visitors. You'll receive an email with details of how to do this a month before your renewal date.
Validity
Visitor permit parking sessions are valid for one calendar day.
What do I need to provide with my application?
You must submit proof of address. Documents must be in the same name as your application and bills, or bank statements should be no more than six months old.
Please note, we do not accept mobile phone bills as a proof of address.
The address on the evidence must match the address on the application exactly. Otherwise, the application could be declined.
How do I apply?
Apply for visitor parking permits
Please allow up to five working days to process your application.
Adding visitor permit parking sessions
Once your application has been authorised, you'll be able to add parking sessions to your account by logging into your RingGo account.
How much it costs
| Type of permit | Charge per 5 sessions |
|---|---|
| Visitor permits | £10.00 |
You must buy a minimum of five sessions at a time.
Activating a parking session
The parking session can be activated either online, via the RingGo app, or by calling 0203 046 0005. You'll need your visitor's car registration number.
There's no requirement to display any physical parking permit.