Below are a selection of frequently asked questions relating to civil parking enforcement:
- What are the benefits of local enforcement?
- Will the police be responsible for any parking enforcement?
- How will civil enforcement officers be different from the traffic wardens?
- Will vehicles be clamped?
- Will civil enforcement officers have targets to meet?
- Is this another 'fund raising' exercise?
- Will the changes mean local businesses and shops suffer?
- How do I avoid getting a PCN?
- I am a blue badge holder, how will the changes affect me?
- A vehicle is parking dangerously and causing an obstruction. What do I do?
- How do I pay a PCN?
Local enforcement will keep North Lincolnshire moving, reduce dangerous and inconvenient parking, support local businesses, support town centre needs, assist loading and unloading, improve road safety and assist blue badge holders.
The Police will not be responsible for enforcing any permanent waiting, loading or parking restrictions, however they will continue to issue parking tickets for obstruction and moving traffic offences.
Although they have a similar role to that of the traffic wardens, Civil Enforcement Officers are employed by the local authority and not the police and will issue penalty charge notices rather than parking tickets. They will be easily recognisable by their uniforms.
At the present time it is not intended to introduce clamping. It is an option that is available and could be considered sometime in the future.
5. Will civil enforcement officers have targets to meet?
No, there will be no target for the number of PCN's issued. All Civil Enforcement Officers will undergo comprehensive training to achieve nationally recognised standards of competence.
No. The aim of parking enforcement is to improve traffic management for the benefit of the whole community. If any surplus income remains, after running costs have been deducted, this is used for future transport improvements.
No. Areas of short term parking such as outside local shops will receive better enforcement. This will mean that drivers are not able to park for longer than permitted and so it will be easier to find a space when you need it. It should also be easier for businesses to load and unload.
Motorists who don't contravene parking regulations will not be affected. Look out for the lines, signs and notices where you park. These will tell you about any restrictions or charges that are payable to park. The Highway Code will help explain what the signs and lines mean.
The blue badge scheme will continue to operate as before when parking on street. If you park in accordance with the blue badge scheme you will not receive a PCN. Within council car parks all blue badge holders will be exempt from parking charges on display of a valid blue badge.
This needs to be reported to the police by calling the non emergency number: 0845 60 60 222
When a PCN is issued you have the option to pay the ticket or dispute the PCN. If the PCN is to be disputed payment should not be sent. Instead, you should write or e-mail us explaining in as much detail why you believe the PCN should not be paid and enclose any relevant evidence/information that may support your case. Payments can be made in the following ways:
- Cash
- Debit card
- Cheque
- Postal order
- Online
Cheque/cash/postal order payments can be made in person at Church Square House and all other local link offices.
Debit card payments can be made in person at Church Square House, Scunthorpe and Hewson House, Brigg or by telephone - 01724 297000.
Online payments can be made using our online payments service (please select "miscellaneous" from the list of payment options. On the next page select "car parking services" under service, and then select the item you wish to make a payment for).