EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) General Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3483) together with the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) Representations and Appeals Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3482) provide for the civil enforcement of parking contraventions in England (including Greater London) in accordance with Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (c.18)

These Regulations amend the Civil Enforcement of Parking (England) General Regulations 2007 to introduce a ten minute grace period before a penalty charge is payable and a penalty charge notice can be served in relation to a parking contravention where a vehicle is stationary in an off street or on street permitted parking place and the vehicle has been left beyond the permitted parking period.

An impact assessment has not been produced in relation to these Regulations as it has no impact on business, charities or voluntary bodies.