City of Wolverhampton Council deploys a Mobile Enforcement Vehicle to address parking at hotspots or problem areas where motorists are putting the safety of others at risk and causing unnecessary congestion.
Where the Mobile Enforcement Vehicle operates
The council has identified 'problem areas', including:
- roads with yellow zigzag markings (school keep clear markings)
- bus stops
Problem areas are identified by gathering evidence of vehicles parked in contravention of the parking restrictions. After three months each area is reassessed to determine if the problem still exists.
However, it should be noted that the Mobile Enforcement Vehicle may observe other vehicles parked in contravention of parking restrictions when recording in a hotspot/problem area.
How the Mobile Enforcement Vehicle works
The Mobile Enforcement Vehicle is driven by trained operatives, the onboard CCTV enforcement system automatically records any vehicles parked in contravention of the Traffic Regulation Orders and the information is then securely uploaded to the council's Parking Enforcement management system.
The footage will then be reviewed and will determine if a parking contravention has occurred.
If a contravention has occurred, a Penalty Charge Notice will be sent to the address of the registered keeper/owner/hirer of the vehicle, by post, within 28 days of the date of the alleged contravention. The PCN will be accompanied by photographic evidence of the parking contravention.
Benefits of the Mobile Enforcement Vehicle
- Reduces traffic congestion
- Improves road safety and reduce accidents
- Improves journey times for bus users
- Allows the free flow of traffic
- Acts as a visible car crime deterrent
- Provides traffic management data
Appeals
If you receive a Penalty Charge Notice and think you have a valid reason to appeal, the PCN will explain the appeals process.
School Patrol Requests
Your request will be reviewed and factored in with patrols where possible. The Civil Enforcement Officers attend each school within Wolverhampton on a rota basis to ensure we cover all schools within the city as frequently as possible. Please also be advised the Civil Enforcement Officers only have the power to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parked in contravention. They unfortunately cannot issue to or move on vehicles that are not parked on restrictions.
Reporting Parking Issues
To report parking issues please contact parking services.