Salford Council nearly doubled the number of parking fines it issued last year, handing out 39,365 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in 2025 compared with 20,874 in 2024. The enforcement drive brought in £2,619,450 in revenue, almost double the £1,390,300 collected the previous year.
The increase followed warnings from council leaders that tougher parking enforcement would be used to boost the authority's income.
Top three hotspots for fines
A freedom of information request submitted by the local democracy reporting service identified the three roads where Salford drivers received the most fines.
Ordsall Lane, between Trafford Road and Regent Road, was the worst hotspot, with 1,330 fines issued and £84,500 collected. The road has double yellow lines and strict parking conditions.
Michigan Avenue in Salford Quays was second, with 1,268 PCNs raising £88,760. Greengate, the short road between Chapel Street and Trinity Way, was third, with 864 fines worth £60,160.
Appeals data not available
The council was also asked which streets saw the highest number of successful appeals, but said it did not hold that information in an easily accessible way.
Coun Mike McCusker, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Planning, Transport, Sustainable Development and Regeneration at Salford City Council, said: “Enforcement helps keep roads safe, traffic moving and parking spaces available. As Salford has grown, particularly in areas such as Salford Quays, Greengate and Ordsall, demand for parking has increased and we have expanded enforcement activity, including night-time patrols, in response to concerns raised by residents and businesses.
“In 2025, the council issued 39,365 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), compared with 20,874 during the same period in 2024, following our tougher approach to car park and bus lane enforcement.
“All income raised is reinvested into highway safety improvements. Our aim is not to issue penalties but to encourage compliance, and motorists who follow the rules have nothing to worry about.”
