London boasts of one of the best public transports in the world that include the bus services and underground rails. The streets and traffic can be tiresome most of the time and even some who can afford cars choose the public transport. While traveling in London it is best to hire a rental car or use park and ride services than choosing to drive around. Most parking places are situated far off and can be tedious to find and walk from. They do charge a large fee due to the law passed a few years ago which charges for congestion.
Parking lots are signaled with a large white “P” with a blue signboard. Most of these car parks are situated near the airports or railway stations, there are also multi-storey buildings which house car parking. However, both the options can be quite expensive. However in the central London region which is quite busy, there are parking bays available with parking meters, they do not allow parking for more than a few hours, the charge is minimum. Usually after six, the parking might be free. For those that have disabilities, have special privileges which allow them to be exempted from the congestion fee and reduction in the parking fees, they however need to procure the blue badge.
London has complex parking and traffic systems and the rules vary from place to place. While traveling it is best to learn about the area one is visiting and recognize places to park before getting into trouble such as heavy fines or clamping. The clamps can be removed with a heavy cost, however it can be a tedious job. It is best to carry around change in London while traveling by private transport as most parking meters and parking fees need to be paid in change.