Most off-street car parks are operated by district or City councils, not Devon County Council.
Many of these car parks do offer an EV charging option, but not all. For more information about days and times of operating and which do offer EV charging click on the link to Council area of interest below:
- East Devon District Council
- Exeter City Council
- Mid Devon District Council
- North Devon District Council
- South Hams District Council
- Teignbridge District Council
- Torridge District Council
- West Devon Borough Council
Contact details for each one and details of paying any PCN issued by that Council can also be found on their respective web pages.
On-Street Pay and Display (or Pay to Park) spaces help:
- Manage local traffic
- Keep spaces available for short stays near shops and services
- Reduce time spent searching for free parking
Providing and effectively enforcing on-street parking helps us work towards the objectives in our Local Transport Plan.
Charges and Restrictions
- Days, times and prices vary by location
- Check signs and machines where you park for details
- Charges may differ:
- Weekdays vs weekends
- Bank holidays
- Summer vs winter (in some coastal areas)
✅ Charges apply on all Bank Holidays, except Christmas Day, unless stated otherwise
How to Pay
Pay and Display Machines
- Available at most locations
- Some machines do not accept card payments
Pay by Phone (RingGo)
You can also pay using RingGo:
- App, phone, text, or online
- Costs the same as paying with cash unless you opt into alerts
📱 Download from the App Store or Google Play, or Register here
ℹ️ RingGo is widely used across Devon and neighbouring areas (except South Hams & West Devon)
Optional Alerts
- You can receive text reminders when your parking is about to expire
- These cost 10p per message
Important Tips
- Always check signs before parking
- Make sure your payment is confirmed (if using RingGo)
- Display your ticket clearly on your dashboard (if using a machine)
- Note your expiry time and return before it ends
⚠️ In most areas, you cannot extend your stay
Use our interactive parking restrictions map to find out more about what types of restrictions you will find at your chosen destination and the days and times they apply. Using a car park may be the better and more cost effective option for you.
Revenue raised through on-street parking charges is used to support and develop local transport schemes, community traffic initiatives across the County and in part supports our Civil Parking Enforcement operation. Providing and effectively enforcing on-street parking helps us work towards the objectives in our Local Transport Plan