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confusion NEW GUIDE EASES about parking
The British Parking Association has released A Consumer Guide for Parking on Private Land, alongside a parking guide with consumer organisation Which?, to ensure motorists know everything they need to about where to park, whether it’s on a public road or private land.
The guides supplement the information on
the BPA’s website about the implications for private parking brought about by the recent introduction of the Protection of Freedoms Act on 1 October. The guides collectively inform the motorist of the changes and their implications, as well as providing information on why they might receive a ticket, who polices ticketing and the rules of successful parking.
The Consumer Guide for Parking on
Private Land outlines what the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme code of practice regulates, as well as clearly outlining signage requirements, how to appeal a ticket and what a motorist should look for when given a parking ticket or penalty charge notice. Alongside The Protections of Freedoms Act, an independent appeals service (Parking On Private Land Appeals – POPLA) was also introduced on 1 October, which means that motorists can now appeal to an independent adjudicator, ensuring fairness for both parties.
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The Which? guide, meanwhile, focuses on making the issues motorists need to consider clear, while answering questions they may have. It clearly differentiates between parking on private and public land, and clarifies how on-street, public off-street and private off-street parking are all policed differently, including the type of tickets. It also outlines what you should do before leaving your parked car and where you can park. Patrick Troy, chief executive of the British
Parking Association commented: ‘The guides we have produced, including the one in partnership with Which?, help the motorist to be aware of the changes in the law and the best ways to avoid getting caught out by the differences between private and public car parking. They aim to simplify parking and answer any questions the motorist may have in an accessible format.’
Michael Briggs, head of cars and technology research, Which?, said: ‘Our guide makes parking easier, cheaper and less stressful. It shows where you can park safely and legally, and offers guidance on how to appeal if you do get a ticket. ‘We also explain the new rules around clamping. Don’t get caught out; keep a copy of the Which? and BPA parking guide in your glovebox.’
BRAND AWARENESS PLANS FOR CONFERENCE
Plans are afoot for the Contactless Intelligence Spring Conference, which will be focusing on ‘Bringing Brands on Board’ when it opens on 30 April 2013. Now in its seventh year, the Conference continues to deliver the latest in contactless activity, providing participants with unparalleled access to the implementers: brands, retailers, transport operators and local authorities.
The conference will mix presentations, panel discussions and workgroups to provide participants with an interactive event. Different contactless and near-field communications (NFC) applications will be reviewed, and discussions will take place about how the technology can be implemented on a wider scale. What’s more, the coveted Contactless & Mobile Awards will be handed out to winners at a Gala Awards Dinner in London. BPA members can get a 30 per cent discount on tickets for commercial companies, plus free tickets for local authority members. For more details, visit
www.britishparking.co.uk
association calendar
13 November London Regional Group Global MSC security seminar
Queens Hotel, Leeds
London regional meeting
Clerkenwell Green, London
14 November North West Regional Group Meeting Monk Sports Club Warrington
15 November Structures and Asset Management Special Interest Group meeting London Councils, London
21 November South West Regional Group meeting Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol
22 November Wales Group Meeting The Metropole Hotel, Powys
IPA Chairman’s Lunch and meeting of the BPA Northern Ireland Group St. Stephen’s Green Hiberian Club, Dublin
28 November Members’ Dinner 2012 Drapers’ Hall, London
www.britishparking.co.uk
ANN CANTELOW /
SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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