Freedom of information response

Parking Enforcement Team

Publication date: 
Thursday 4 July 2024
Request: 

Are the Parking Enforcement Team operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week not including bank holidays?

What is the average response time to a reported parking violation between 6.00am to 6.00pm?

What is the average response time to a reported parking violation between 6.00pm to 6.00am?

Are submitted photographs from the public showing violations adequate for use in issuing fines?

Response: 

No – the team operate Monday to Sunday 08.00- 22.30. However, there are adhoc patrols outside of this hours to undertake special enforcement and special operations.

This is dependent on resource and other priority enforcement.

This is dependent on resource and other priority enforcement.

No – Legislation does not permit Penalty charge Notices to be issued via evidence submitted by a 3rd party. Penalty Charge Notices must be issued by a CEO on street, or via an approved device(CCTV) 

Request reference:
FOI 13947