Park Smart in Broxtowe Borough
| Published: 9th April 2008 09:16 |
Major new changes are on the way when Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) starts in Nottinghamshire on 12 May 2008and Nottinghamshire County Council takes over responsibility for on-street parking enforcement from the Police. This involves taking over functions formerly carried out by traffic wardens such as illegal parking on single and double yellow lines, and public car parks.
CPE will be operated by the Notts Parking Partnership, which includes the County Council and the seven Districts/Borough Councils in Nottinghamshire (excluding the City) and National Parking Services (NCP). Broxtowe Borough Council is urging motorists to ‘Park Smart' in the Borough to avoid parking problems.
The Council is highlighting the following to all its residents and visitor so that they don't get caught out after the 12th May:
PARK SMART IN THE BOROUGH OF BROXTOWE
P Park Smart
A Avoid Parking Illegally
R Read and Observe Restrictions, Signs, lines and Notice Boards
K Keep Clear of School and Pedestrian Zigzags
S Save Yourself Money and don't get caught out ‘Park Legally'
M Make Sure You Know the Parking Restriction
A A Penalty Charge Will Apply for Non-compliance
R Remember to display your permits or disability badge
T Traffic Regulation Orders Are Your Lines and Signs
The message is - don't park illegally, county court judgement; debt registration and bailiffs may be consequence of parking illegally. Always observe restrictions, signs, lines and car park notice boards.
Nottinghamshire County Council is launching a massive publicity campaign for the whole of Nottinghamshire including radio advertising, posters and signs. In edition new web pages have been created to provide information and guidance on the scheme including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). For more information about the new CPE telephone 0115 977 4343 or visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk or www.nottnghamshire.gov.uk/parkingenforcement
Broxtowe Borough News Release
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