Council bosses have revealed more details on how a new scheme allowing motorists to park for free in Ayr for two hours would work
The changes mean that anyone can enjoy one free stay of up to two hours each day and pay absolutely nothing.
The free parking applies to the following streets, but does not include car parks:
Alloway Street, Barns Street, Boswell Park, Burns Statue Square, Cathcart Street, Charlotte Street, Citadel Place, Dalblair Road, Douglas Street, Fort Street, Fullarton Street, George Street, Kyle Street, Mill Street, Mill Wynd, New Bridge Street, Parkhouse Street, River Terrace, Sandgate, Smith Street, South Harbour Street, Wellington Square.
Ayrshire Roads Alliance have said that when motorists arrive at the on-street Pay & Display Bay, they can use the bay for free for up to two hours.
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When they return, remove the vehicle, and do not return to that location within one hour, this ensures there is a good turnover of spaces.
Once they have parked for free, they can return to their vehicle and move to another Pay & Display location and also park there for free, as long as they are still within the two hours.
After the two hours have expired, they will need to purchase a ticket at the machine.
Kevin Braidwood, Head of Roads at the Ayrshire Roads Alliance said: “The free parking has been introduced to bring more people into the town centre and help boost the local economy. The two-hour limit means there should be a good turnover of spaces so people can access them throughout the day.
“We will be introducing new ticketless machines in the future and motorists will need to enter their registration but at present, parking attendants will monitor the spaces to ensure the rules are adhered to.”
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