Enforcement car to tackle dangerous parking near schools and bus stops across Wolverhampton after hi-tech makeover
A newly upgraded enforcement car is set to help crackdown on dangerous parking near schools and bus stops in Wolverhampton.
The Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) from Wolverhampton Council has been fitted with high-definition cameras and will patrol problem areas blighted by illegal parking such as school keep clear zones and bus stops.
It will help boost safety for pupils and pedestrians; cut traffic congestion, improve bus journey times and passenger boarding safety and act as a visible deterrent to car-related crime.
The MEV has been equipped with an intelligent enforcement system using GPS to recognise where parking restrictions begin and end.
It will capture video footage of potential parking violations, which will be reviewed by an independent officer.
If a contravention is confirmed, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), along with photographic evidence, will be issued by post within 28 days.
Councillor Qaiser Azeem, Cabinet Member for Transport at Wolverhampton Council, said: “The council has a duty to tackle dangerous parking, and this backs up our work through initiatives like Safer Routes to School to ensuring streets are kept free from vehicles parking dangerously.
“Creating a safer environment will in turn encourage more families to leave the car at home and walk or cycle to school, improving healthy lifestyles, cutting carbon emissions and improving air quality.
“By tackling inconsiderate parking obstructing bus stops, it will also make it safer for passengers when they are getting on and off.”
