Parking Policies
Parking availability and characteristics of the parking
environment can strongly influence a driver’s choice of
destination. Drivers usually assume that they will be able to park
their vehicles within a reasonable distance of their final
destination, accepting that in congested areas this will usually
involve some time searching for a space.
On-street kerbside parking is usually regarded as the most
convenient place to park, especially for disabled people, parents
with young children or people carrying heavy loads therefore
finding it difficult to walk long distances. Publicly available
off-street spaces are often provided by local authorities or
private operators, and lastly there are private spaces owned by
individuals such as residential garages or private
forecourts.
The growth of vehicular traffic, with the problems of noise,
pollution, accidents and congestion has led to a significant
appraisal of transport policy. It is now accepted we cannot cater
for unlimited growth of traffic in many urban areas. Management of
parking has therefore become an important means of influencing
overall levels of traffic demand, as well as controlling the type
of journeys possible. Parking controls are also an important means
of reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the safe passage of
emergency vehicles within residential areas.
Under a civil parking regime, such as now exists within the
Borough of Eastleigh, the Council undertakes enforcement of parking
restrictions. All fines are retained by the Borough Council to
finance the enforcement office. Any monies left over from this
function must be utilised, in accordance with government
legislation, on improving transport within Eastleigh Borough. This
can vary from subsidised transport fares to the installation of
traffic calming measures.
Discretionary Powers given to Civil
Enforcement Officers
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Topic
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Issue
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Discretion
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Blue Badges
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Out of date by less than a month
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Expired P&D Ticket
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Driver returns within ten minutes of expiry
time on P&D Ticket.
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Funerals
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Where details are known.
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Stay away from area.
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Funerals
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Where details are not known
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Market Traders Vehicles
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P&D Ticket purchased at reduced value, in
Car Parks only.
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Do Not Issue PCN
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No Permit or Ticket
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Driver returns within 10 minutes with Valid
Permit or Ticket
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Do Not Issue PCN
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No Permit or Ticket
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Driver with vehicle is asked to purchase
ticket or leave and does so.
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Out of Order P&D Machines
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All machines in location (Car
Park or Street) are out of order
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Overstays
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Vehicles overstaying by prior agreement
and displaying a valid P&D ticket
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Undertakers
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Preparing vehicle for a funeral
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Do Not Issue PCN
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Verbal Dispensation
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Vehicle being used in conjunction with work,
where regular trips to vehicle, for parts etc, is required and the
work is not expected to be of more 120 minutes duration from when
first seen.
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Do Not Issue PCN.
Advise office for dissemination to other
CEO’s
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Verbal Dispensation
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Driver seen exiting vehicle, with clear
mobility problems, should be given longer than usual 5 minutes to
obtain change or purchase ticket.
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Exercise longer observation period of 10-15
minutes
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Verbal Dispensation
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In “emergency” situations where the Town
Centre Office is closed and the driver is therefore unable to
obtain temporary permits.
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Do Not Issue PCN.
Advise office for dissemination to other
CEO’s
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