Vehicle Access - Kerbs
From 01 April 2010, Bedford Parking Services have the powers to
enforce upon vehicles which are parked in front/on dropped
kerbs.
There are two different types of dropped kerbs to which we
consider enforceable. They are dropped kerbs to access residential
premises and dropped kerbs located on the Highway i.e. road
crossings, wheelchair and pushchair access ramps.
Residential Properties
Vehicles which are parked on dropped kerbs leading to
residential properties can be enforced upon ONLY at the request of
the resident. It is difficult for an Enforcement Officer to
identify whether the vehicle parked on the dropped kerb belongs to
the resident of the property or to another motorist. Therefore we
rely upon the resident to inform us, and resources permitted, we
will attempt to visit the location as soon as possible. If the
contravening vehicle is still at the location at the time of the
Enforcement Officer's visit, then they may issue a Penalty Charge
Notice (PCN) to that vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BEDFORD PARKING SERVICES HAVE THE POWERS TO
ISSUE A PCN ONLY. THE VEHICLE MAY ONLY BE REMOVED AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE POLICE AUTHORITY
Dropped kerbs on the Highway
If a vehicle is seen to be parked in front/on a dropped kerb on
the Highway, then an Enforcement Officer may issue a Penalty Charge
Notice (PCN) instantly to that vehicle. This regulation applies to
all road users.