On Street Parking Enforcement

Summary

If a driver fails to comply with the parking regulations for the on-street 'pay and display' parking bays, or the Council operated car parks, a standard/excess charge notice may be issued by the Council's parking attendant.

All other areas, such as yellow lines, are enforced by South Yorkshire Police.

Procedure

On receiving a charge notice, the driver of the vehicle should either pay the charge stipulated on the notice, or make representation to the Council's car parking section

If no payment or contact is made, the Council will trace the registered keeper of the vehicle, and notify them of the offence and the requirement to pay the charge.

Failure to respond to this notification will result in the case being passed to the Borough Secretary for pursuance in the Magistrates Court

Helplines

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Car Parks Section. Tel: (01226) 772164.

Charges/Fees

The current level of standard/excess charge is clearly printed on each notice.

If legal action is taken, and won by the Council, any court costs and the fine imposed by the Magistrate are the responsibility of the defendant.

Method of Payment Available

By cash or cheque at any Barnsley Connects offices .

By cheque made payable to 'Barnsley MBC', at the Borough Treasury, P. O. Box 63, County Way, Barnsley. S70 2TJ.

By Credit/Debit card: Telephone (01226) 772166 or 772164 Mon. - Fri. 9:30am to 4:00pm.

How the Customer Can Help

Make representation or payment as soon as possible.

Do not ignore the charge notice.

Legislation

The Road Traffic Act 1984 (as amended).

Response Times/Next Step

When a charge notice is paid, no further action is taken.

Any written representations are usually acknowledged within one week, and answered within three weeks.

Out of Hours Procedure

Telephone message service No: (01226) 772164.

Owner Officer Contact Details

Alan Turton, Principal Parking Engineer - (01226) 772163

Related Links

• Parking Fine Appeal Form
• Report Obstructive Parking