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“Parking is changing… Do you know the rules?”

New laws are coming into place which will affect how parking is enforced across England and Wales. Part 6 of The Traffic Management Act 2004 will be introduced nationwide by the Department for Transport March 31st 2008.

Make sure you know the new rules and avoid getting a Penalty Charge Notice – see the frequently asked questions below for more information:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TMA?

Part 6 of The Traffic Management Act will be introduced across the UK on 31st March 2008. It means that certain aspects of parking enforcement will change. Find out how you will be affected in this section.

How is it different?

The new Act brings a variety of changes which include:

  • Differential Charging – two different charges depending on the contravention – more serious contraventions will pay a higher charge, less serious contraventions will pay a lower charge. The less serious contraventions will be charged at £50 (£25 if paid within 14 days) and the more serious contraventions charged at £70 (£35 if paid within 14 days).
  • Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) – Parking Attendants will be known as Civil Enforcement Officers from 31st March 2008
  • Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) – Is the new name for Decriminalised Parking Enforcement
  • Enforcement By Post – Motorists who drive away while the Civil Enforcement Officer is processing the PCN can now be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice through the post.   
  • Zig Zag Enforcement – The new Act will also allow the enforcement of Zig Zag approach lines at Pedestrian crossings.
  • Improved Administration – new rules for the administration of the ParkWise scheme will bring an improved service for customers when they contact the ParkWise office.
  • Camera Enforcement – the authority can now use cameras to enforce parking restrictions on motorists using cameras and send the Penalty Charge Notice through the post.

How do I know which charging structure I have to pay?

The details of which charge you are required to pay will be on your Penalty Charge Notice. If you require assistance in identifying how much you are expected to pay, please contact ParkWise on 0800 195 2774

Why has it changed?

The changes are being made s a result of national consultation. The Department for Transport identified the need to make parking services across the country operate what they believe to be fairer policies. The changes that the new Act brings are intended to be beneficial for the motorist and to improve parking services across the country.

Is it just another money making scheme for the Council?

The changes introduced with Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 have been introduced nationally, not just in Lancashire. The new rules are aimed at making parking fairer for the motorist – making the charge more proportional to the contravention.

The council does not make a profit from parking services and all money received from Penalty Charge Notices is put back into parking services, transport services and other highway related schemes.

The council does not anticipate any increase in revenue from the introduction of differential charging or any other aspect of the new regulations.

I am a disabled Blue Badge holder; will the new Act affect me?

There are no new rules or regulations that will specifically affect Blue Badge holders. You should continue to display your badge as you normally would, ensuring that your serial number can be seen by the Civil Enforcement Officer and your photograph is face down on the dashboard. Badge holders with new fraud-prevention style badges (issued from October 2007) should display their badges as directed on the front of the badge.

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