WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CIVIL PARKING ENFORCEMENT?
- CPE will provide a greater focus on enforcement than the police had previously been able to provide. This will mean clearer, safer roads and pavements.
- The new arrangements will deliver improvements for congestion, road safety, the economy and the environment;
- The charges for parking illegally will no longer be paid to Central Government. Any surplus revenue - after administration costs - will be re-invested into local transport and environmental improvements;
- Town centre on-street parking for short term use will be made more available through higher turnover;
- Illegal parking on yellow lines will be reduced by up to a half;
- All road users will benefit – pedestrians, cyclists, buses and bus passengers, freight vehicles, emergency services and motorists;
- An increased uniformed presence will contribute towards community safety and help to reduce other vehicle crime, e.g. car tax evasion and unregistered vehicles;
- Abuse of disabled bays and residents’ bays will be reduced, freeing them up for those who are legitimately entitled to use them;
- Car parking issues can be more easily linked to Council transportation policies, enabling both the District/Borough and County Councils to respond to changes in local parking requirements;
- It will provide integrated on-street and off-street parking management at a local level.