Traffic Management Act 2004

Traffic Management Act 2004

Changes to the way Shepway District Council enforce parking regulations are on the way as the Government's long awaited Civil Parking Enforcement Regulations are to come into affect on 31 March 2008.

The new regulations, which form Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 are the biggest change to parking enforcement in England and Wales for many years.

Under the new regulations this activity will become known as Civil Parking Enforcement and Parking Attendants will become known as Civil Enforcement Officers.

There will be two levels of Penalty Charges depending on the severity of contraventions.

New Tariffs for Penalty Charges

Shepway District Council's Cabinet agreed the charges on 16^th January 2008.

The new regulations, which cover on street and off street parking, aim to make parking fairer and more transparent and provide motorists with a consistent service across the country.

Preparations include a review of local parking orders and signs to ensure they comply with the new regulations, changes are also required to IT systems, uniforms, printed stationery and staff training.

What happens when the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) comes into force in England and Wales on 31st March 2008

• Parking Attendants will become known as Civil Enforcement Officers. 
• There will be two levels of Penalty Charges depending on the severity of Contraventions.

• The higher band in Kent will be £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days).
• The lower band in Kent will be £50 (reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days).

A full list of the new Penalty Charges can be seen on the Civil Enforcement Parking Leaflet