1. www.racfoundation.org1 Why quality enforcement is needed Sheila Rainger DEPUTY DIRECTOR RAC Foundation

2. www.racfoundation.org2 RAC Foundation The RAC Foundation for Motoring is an independent charity established to promote and conduct research into the environmental, economic, mobility and safety issues relating to the use of motor vehicles.

3. www.racfoundation.org3 Parking stirs strong emotions In our 2007 survey:- One quarter of London motorists have been involved in a row with another motorist over a parking space one in five admits to exchanging words with a traffic warden In our 2005 survey:- 30% of motorists would move house if they lost their parking space 24% would change their job 6% would consider selling their car

4. www.racfoundation.org4 Who needs parking? Residents Businesses Employers

5. www.racfoundation.org5 Some parking policy goals Cut congestion Improve road safety Keep loading bays in play

6. www.racfoundation.org6 What’s the goal of enforcement? Compliance or cash? “Enforcement authorities should aim to increase compliance with parking restrictions through clear, well designed, legal and enforced parking controls. CPE provides a means by which an authority can effectively deliver wider transport strategies and objectives. Enforcement authorities should not view CPE in isolation or as a way of raising revenue.”

7. www.racfoundation.org7 The motorists’ view 80% of motorists said they thought parking enforcement is a revenue- raiser for local authorities RAC Foundation/ParkUp.com survey 2007

8. www.racfoundation.org8 Why do they think this? That was then…

9. www.racfoundation.org9 Does public confidence matter?

10. www.racfoundation.org10 What does the motorist want? To know where to park legally To know how to appeal To know where the money goes

11. www.racfoundation.org11 …this is now. Will the Traffic Management Act make a difference? CCTV Drive-aways

12. www.racfoundation.org12 Public confidence is vital Consult on and communicate the policy. Deliver the policy fairly and transparently. Emphasise the benefits: safer roads, quicker journeys, thriving towns.

13. www.racfoundation.org13 Contact details Sheila Rainger Deputy Director RAC Foundation 0207 747 3486 www.racfoundation.org srainger@racfoundation.co.uk