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: Advantages of Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE)
Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) provides a greater focus on enforcement than the police were able to provide. This means clearer, safer roads and pavements.
The new arrangements deliver improvements for congestion, road safety, the economy and the environment.
Illegal parking on yellow lines is reduced.
All road users benefit :
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Buses and bus passengers
- Freight vehicles
- Emergency services, and
- Motorists
Town centre on-street parking for short term use is made more available through higher turnover.
Parking fines are no longer paid to Central Government. Any surplus from parking fines - after administration costs - is reinvested into local transport and environmental improvements.
An increased uniformed presence contributes towards community safety and helps to reduce other vehicle crime, e.g. car tax evasion and unregistered vehicles.
Abuse of disabled bays and free limited waiting bays is reduced.
Car parking issues are more easily linked to council transportation policies, enabling both the District and County Councils to respond to changes in local parking requirements.
It provides integrated on-street and off-street parking management at local level.
