NET extends parking enforcement action at park and ride facilities

A successful campaign targeting rule-breaking motorists at a tramway park and ride facility has been extended to two more sites in Nottingham.

Since NET introduced enforcement action at The Forest Park and Ride, more than 200 motorists have been clamped for parking outside marked bays, misusing disabled spaces, parking their car without buying a valid NET ticket, or having a valid pass for travel on the tram.

The 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. This approach is freeing up spaces for other tram customers, and so a similar plan of action has been rolled out at both Wilkinson Street Park and Ride and Toton Lane Park and Ride sites.

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 byelaws 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,” Trevor added.