Laura Sharman 02 December 2015

Council to pilot technology to prevent illegal parking in disabled bays

Drivers who park illegally in disabled bays will be targeted by new technology being trialled by Westminster City Council.

The London borough, in partnership with Smart Parking, will issue disabled drivers with electronic permits that communicate with parking sensors in the road.

The sensors will notify a nearby traffic marshal if a car without a permit parks in a disabled bay, who will ask the driver to move on or face a fine.

Cllr Heather Acton, Westminster City Council cabinet member for parking, said: ‘Parking in a disabled bay must be one of the most inconsiderate things a driver can do – yet we still see it very regularly in Westminster.

‘We hope this new technology will put an end to this poor practice and help improve the day to day lives of disabled drivers in the city.’

The pilot project will last eight weeks, with the aim of rolling it out across the city if successful.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Registered Building Inspector (Band 2/Grade 7)

Health and Safety Executive
£60,760 - £65,776
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is transforming building safety regulation across England. United Kingdom / various Locations
Recuriter: Health and Safety Executive

Revenues and Recovery Team Leader

Ashfield District Council
£37,938 - £40,476 per annum (pay award pending)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Revenues and Recovery Team Leader Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Housing Options Officer

Ashfield District Council
£31,067 - £33,366 per annum (pay award pending)
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of residents in housing need? Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Building Services Operative

Ashfield District Council
£25,584 - £27,269 per annum (pay award pending)
The Facilities team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Street Cleansing Technician (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 5, £24,397 per annum (pay award pending)
Do you enjoy working outside, as part of a team that make a direct difference to the communities of Doncaster? Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council
Linkedin Banner