Roads - Street Parking - Enforcement

The council is responsible for enforcement against any vehicle parked in contravention of a Traffic Regulation Order in accordance with The Traffic Management Act 2004.  Examples of these include vehicles parked:

• on double / single yellow lines
• in loading bays when loading/unloading is not taking place
• in disabled bays without displaying a valid blue badge
• in a pay and display bay without displaying a ticket
• in a pedestrian zone
• in a residents parking zone without a required permit.

Blue Badge holders have conscessions to some parking restrictions, these can be accessed by clicking the following link Blue Badges.  Please note that some Local Authorities have their own conditions on the use of the Blue Badges so please ensure you make enquiries before travelling to another area.

Full details of parking regulations can be found in The Highway Code. Barnsley MBC enforce the regulations through the issue of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). Currently, the Council's Parking Services do not routinely clamp or tow away vehicles for parking contraventions, however this could be considered for exceptional circumstances. By enforcing against parking contraventions, the Council aims to:

• Encourage safe and sensible parking
• Provide convenient parking for town centre visitors
• Reduce congestion
• Make the highways safer for drivers and pedestrians
• Improve the environment
• Make it easier for residents to park in resident parking zones

The law states that the registered keeper of a vehicle is responsible for any Penalty Charge Notice issued to that vehicle, even if the registered keeper was not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the contravention.  However you should be aware that if you hire a vehicle you are likely to be responsible for any Penalty Charge Notice issued to that vehicle even though you are not the registered keeper.

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

If you are issued with a Penalty Charge Notice you can proceed in the following ways:

Option 1 - To pay the charge. If you pay early you can take advantage of a reduced amount.  You can pay by using one of the following methods, please remember to quote the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) number on all correspondence:

• by debit/credit card using our 24 hour (7 days per week) automatic payment line 01226 779397;
• by debit/credit card using our online eform Paying a Parking Fine;
• by cash or cheque (please remember to write your PCN no. on the reverse side of the cheque and make it payable to Barnsley MBC) at any Barnsley Connects Information Point; or
• by crossed cheque or postal order (please remember to write your PCN no. on the reverse side of the cheque/postal order and make it payable to Barnsley MBC) and send to Barnsley MBC, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG.

Option 2 - Challenge the Penalty Charge Notice:

• by completing the online eform on the following link Parking Fine Appeal Form;
• by emailing carparks@barnsley.gov.uk; or
• by writing to Barnsley MBC, Parking Services, PO Box 538, Barnsley, S70 9BP.

We aim to respond to letters within 14 days. However, please be assured that no further action will be taken regarding a Penalty Charge Notice until a response to the letter has been provided.

The Council will consider your reason for challenging the notice using the guidelines adopted by all 4 South Yorkshire authorities. If the challenge is accepted the charge is waived and there is nothing to pay. If the challenge is rejected the responsible person should pay the charge or appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Details on how to appeal are supplied by the Council at the appropriate stage.

If the Council does not receive either payment or challenge for a Penalty Charge notice a 'notice to owner' will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. If no response is received a 'charge certificate' will be sent and if no response is received again the debt will be registered with the Traffic Enforcement Centre in Northampton. Failure to pay the debt can result in action being taken by the bailiffs.

For further information or advice regarding parking regulations please contact our Highway Strategic Maintenance Service on 01226 773555.

To view our Service Standards please use the links listed below:

Traffic and Road Safety    
Parking Services

Legislation

The Traffic Management Act 2004