New parking enforcement information
Hertsmere Borough Council is now responsible for all parking restrictions across the Borough.
Why the change?
The police withdrew its Traffic Warden Service in April 2004. Hertsmere Borough Council, together with Hertfordshire County Council, applied for decriminalised parking enforcement powers from the Department of Transport. The only change in service that you will notice, is that instead of Traffic Wardens patrolling the
streets, there will be Parking Attendants employed by the Council. Parking Attendants will wear a distinctive uniform and will be easy to recognise.
With the introduction of decriminalisation the Council will be employing additional attendants who will be responsible for enforcing yellow lines, disabled bays and limited waiting bays as well as controlled parking zone restrictions and the Council’s own public car parks. Whilst parking restrictions are enforced by the Council, moving traffic offences and vehicle obstruction of the highway will remain the responsibility of the police.
Why enforce?
The enforcement of parking restrictions benefits everyone as well as protecting the economic viability of our towns and villages. In particular, it:
- Benefits pedestrians, cyclists, bus passengers as well as all other drivers by reducing the amount of illegal and inconsiderate parking
- Improves road safety through enforcement action against drivers of illegally parked vehicles
- Improves the street environment for those who visit, live or work in the Borough
- Reduces congestion by controlling the parking of vehicles on the street
- Ensures better availability and turnover of disabled and short-term parking spaces in town centres, allowing more people to park.
The Council’s approach is to give priority to the parking needs of residents, shoppers and local businesses whilst recognising that parking provision must also be made for people working in the Borough.
Think before you park
You are responsible for making sure that your vehicle is parked properly and is not causing an obstruction. The Council does not want to catch you out.
If you are in any doubt about the parking restrictions in operation on any street, check the signs and road markings before you park. Outside the shops in Borehamwood, Potters Bar and Radlett new pay and display machines have been installed to help enforcement of the shortterm bays. The first hour parking will remain free but, you must still take and display a ticket, even if only stopping for a few minutes. In Radlett you will be able to park for an additional hour for 50 pence.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding parking enforcement and fines, email customer.services@hertsmere.gov.uk or phone 020 8207 2277. Alternatively, you can use our online form.