All Fife Council parking charges at on-street locations and in public car parks are suspended from today, Fife Council has confirmed.
The move has been carried out in response to the current COVID-19 situation and will help safeguard access for key workers and local communities.
In addition to suspending charges, the local authority has also revealed it is suspending time limited waiting at all locations; allowing parking for any length of time across Fife.
Other restrictions such as yellow lines, loading bays and disabled parking places will remain enforceable.
Fife Council says the latter decision has been taken to maintain safety and access for vulnerable users, deliveries and emergency services.
Councillor Altany Craik, transportation spokesperson, welcomed the new approach.
He said: “Thank you to Fife’s key workers for the vital services they’re providing during this pandemic.
“Removing parking charges and time limited parking is a small thing we can do to help our key workers and communities at this time.
“It also helps reduce pressure on residents, particularly in town centres, where demand for parking has increased during this period.”
Blue Badges that expired from January 1 2020 will continue to be valid until the end of September 2020 in all council parking places.
Anyone seeking the latest information on Fife Council services affected by the coronavirus should go to www.fife.gov.uk/coronavirus.
All pay and display machines will have a notice about the free parking.
