Parking enforcement action has been introduced at two Nottinghamshire park and ride NET tram stops. Now motorists at Wilkinson Street Park and Ride and Toton Lane Park and Ride sites that park outside marked bays, misuse disabled spaces, park their car without buying a valid NET ticket, or have a valid pass for travel on the tram, could have their vehicle clamped.
This comes after the success of parking enforcement action at The Forest Park and Ride, where more than 200 motorists have been clamped for breaking the rules. NET said its approach has seen a significant reduction in the number of vehicles taking up more than one space, parking on pavements or in areas they are not authorised to do so.
Trevor Stocker, NET’s Head of Operations, explained: “The initiative has been well received by the vast majority of park and ride users, who recognise that the behaviour of a small minority makes life more difficult for everyone else, particularly those with restricted mobility.
“In response to the feedback from customers, our enforcement action has been introduced at two other sites where we receive reports of drivers leaving their cars when they are not using the tram or, in the case of Wilkinson Street Park and Ride, the Medilink buses. Motorists parked outside bays, encroaching on other spaces or using disabled spaces without a Blue Badge will also be targeted.
“Signage has been installed to inform people of the bye-laws regulating the facilities, and to highlight that unlawful parking could result in their cars being clamped, for which they will have to pay a £140 fee for it to be released. Alternatively, motorists could receive a charge of £200 if the vehicle needs to be removed from the site.”
Any charges applied for the release of vehicles will cover the cost of the enforcement action, and a robust appeals process is in place for anyone who feels they have been treated unfairly.
“Five per cent of the charges will also be donated to charities that help NET make the tramway safer for everyone, and around £2,500 has already been raised for worthy causes from enforcement action at The Forest,” Mr Stocker added.
