You might want to check the parking rules before you leave, as new research suggests motorcycle parking guidance varies wildly depending on where you go. motorcycle-parking-chargesMotorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash has published its Motorcycle Parking Index, assessing 20 popular UK seaside destinations on how easy it is for riders to find official parking information. Southend-on-Sea, Blackpool and Brighton shared second place with scores of three, while only six of the 20 councils surveyed offered dedicated motorcycle parking information at all. A parking ticket on a motorcycleDaniel Nield of Carole Nash said the findings show parking information is often aimed at car drivers rather than motorcyclists, making it harder for riders to plan trips with confidence. Highest ranking seaside townsTown Score Reason Torquay 4/5 Dedicated motorcycle parking guidance page on websiteGuidance on number of motorcycle parking baysDedicated motorcycle parking locations listedInformation on parking rules on the street Southend-on-Sea 3/5 Dedicated motorcycle parking guidance page on websiteDedicated motorcycle parking locations listedInformation on parking rules on the street Blackpool 3/5 Dedicated motorcycle parking guidance page on websiteGuidance on number of motorcycle parking baysDedicated motorcycle parking locations listed Brighton 3/5 Dedicated motorcycle parking guidance page on websiteDedicated motorcycle parking locations listedInformation on parking rules on the street Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe insurer is now calling on councils to provide clearer, motorcycle-specific guidance, including the location of dedicated parking bays, the number available and local rules covering on-street and pavement parking, to help remove the current postcode lottery facing riders.