Why introduce ParkSafe?

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Illegally parked vehicles cause congestion and slow down other road users. They also create inconvenience for everyone including those who park legitimately, delivery vehicles, the emergency services and bus users.

The Council has adopted these powers in response to residents' comments that they wished to see greater enforcement against those who park illegally or inconsiderately. We will be able to devote more resources to parking than the Police and are able to target enforcement where it is most needed. Our aim is to manage the parking of vehicles more efficiently in order to:

Improve the safety of pedestrians and road users by dealing with dangerous and indiscriminate parking.
Maintain and where possible improve traffic flows.
Improve the environment by encouraging responsible parking.
Address the needs of local residents, shops and businesses, including deliveries.
Address the particular needs of people with disabilities.
Improve the quality, reliability and accessibility of public transport.

Although the primary task of the Civil Enforcement Officers is to enforce parking restrictions, we see them as representatives of the Council who will provide help and information where possible. They will also help local communities by reporting such things as potholes, defective street lights, fly tipping, graffiti and abandoned vehicles.

Havant Borough Council, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX