Look at stronger penalties and enforcement for people parking in loading areas. HGVs can find it hard to navigate towns and complete deliveries because of nuisance parking.
React
Members can read every reason.
Review enforcement of Section 132 of the Highways Act
We think council's around the country are not using their legal powers to fine people and remove graffiti and items that are unsafely attached to railings, lamposts and bridges that can cause dangerous circumstance if left unchecked.
Review private parking regulation
Review and strengthen private parking regulation to stop unfair fines. Ban tickets for brief stops to read signs or turn safely. Require mandatory grace periods, automatic refunds for unfair charges, penalties and criminal liability for abusive parking companies so drivers are treated fairly.
Vehicle parking violation in residential area
A parked car is potentially violating parking regulations, with questions raised about whether the owner is aware of parking rules or intentionally avoiding payment.
Review traffic enforcement policies & mandate bolder signage & advance warnings
To protect vulnerable motorists the Government should require councils to consider hardship and mental health in traffic enforcement action. It should review current enforcement policies to ensure they are proportionate, humane, and safe.
Uneven parking enforcement at major events
During a major event, permit holders are charged for parking while event visitors park freely without enforcement. No parking wardens were present despite the large gathering.
Look at stronger penalties and enforcement for people parking in loading areas. HGVs can find it hard to navigate towns and complete deliveries because of nuisance parking.
React
Members can read every reason.
Review enforcement of Section 132 of the Highways Act
We think council's around the country are not using their legal powers to fine people and remove graffiti and items that are unsafely attached to railings, lamposts and bridges that can cause dangerous circumstance if left unchecked.
Review private parking regulation
Review and strengthen private parking regulation to stop unfair fines. Ban tickets for brief stops to read signs or turn safely. Require mandatory grace periods, automatic refunds for unfair charges, penalties and criminal liability for abusive parking companies so drivers are treated fairly.
Vehicle parking violation in residential area
A parked car is potentially violating parking regulations, with questions raised about whether the owner is aware of parking rules or intentionally avoiding payment.
Review traffic enforcement policies & mandate bolder signage & advance warnings
To protect vulnerable motorists the Government should require councils to consider hardship and mental health in traffic enforcement action. It should review current enforcement policies to ensure they are proportionate, humane, and safe.
Uneven parking enforcement at major events
During a major event, permit holders are charged for parking while event visitors park freely without enforcement. No parking wardens were present despite the large gathering.