Parking Enforcement Officers ready to monitor parking in North Ayrshire
Posted on 26 Mar 2024
Parking officers will this week begin enforcing new powers to crack down on illegal parking.
From Thursday, March 28, officers will monitor parking across North Ayrshire.
For an initial period, Warning Notices will be issued to those motorists who park in contravention of the parking restrictions. Drivers receiving a Warning Notice during this initial period will not be subject to a fine.
However, from Monday, April 15, enforcement officers will start to issue £100 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles parked in contravention of the parking restrictions. This will be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
If you’re parked illegally – such as on double yellow lines, in a disabled bay without a blue badge or on the pavement – you could receive a PCN.
Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy, said: “We want all drivers and pedestrians to go about their business safely and quickly.
“Illegal parking can a real blight, particularly in our town centres, and we hope the introduction of enforcement action can help encourage better and more responsible parking.
“Our advice would be always to park in a safe and legal manner and to take advantage of the many car parks we have across North Ayrshire. Even if it means walking a short distance further, it is not worth the risk of receiving a £100 fine.
“We hope to see lasting benefits for both residents and visitors by improving road safety and easing traffic congestion.”
For more information on the new parking enforcement changes, please visit the Council's parking webpage.