| Location | Overnight rule |
|---|---|
| Residential, no CPZ, no lines | Generally OK – check signs |
| CPZ | Permit needed during controlled hours – often free outside e.g. 6pm–8am |
| Double yellow lines | No – 24-hour restriction |
| "No overnight" sign | No – obey the sign |
Source: Swindon Borough Council
Key link
- Council parking
- swindon.gov.uk – Parking
Where overnight parking is allowed
On many residential streets in Swindon that are not in a controlled parking zone and have no yellow lines or "no overnight" signs, you can park overnight as long as you are not causing an obstruction or breaking any other road traffic law. Always read the signs at the location.
Controlled parking zones (CPZs)
In CPZs, on-street parking is often restricted to permit holders (and sometimes pay-and-display) during controlled hours. If those hours include the night (e.g. 8am–6pm Monday–Saturday), you may be able to park overnight outside those times without a permit – but some zones have longer hours. See controlled parking zones in Swindon and the council’s parking pages for your street.
Double yellow lines and 24-hour restrictions
Double yellow lines usually mean no waiting at any time. Some signs explicitly say "no overnight parking". Parking there can result in a parking fine. If in doubt, check the exact restriction on the sign or with the council.
Information correct as of February 2026. Check swindon.gov.uk and the signs on your street for current rules.