[Rolebama]

Two years ago, the Borough, at our request, introduced Residents Parking to the area. This was because of the influx of parked cars due to a heavily-publicized visitor attraction here. It bought another benefit with it as before the introduction, parking was a hit-and-miss affair due to the number of 3 and 4 car families. Since the introduction there are far less cars parked. We have an almost continuous presence of Parking Wardens here now, and I have been wondering why the car numbers have dropped so dramatically. The only conclusion myself and others have come to is that maybe the cars no longer here were not strictly legal. Anybody got any other thoughts?

[Drivingforfun]

We had something like this brought in because we live within walking distance of a train station that goes into London

There's a nominal £10 a year fee for one car, but then it goes up exponentially, something like £90 for the second car and £300 for the third. I don't know if it's similar for your area?

[Rolebama]

There is no cost for up to 5 vehicles at the residence, and no charge for up to 50 visitors a year. All vehicles, resident's and visitor's have to be registered each year, but there is a charge for more visitors over the 50 at £10 per 10. Residents are only allowed 5 cars registered so each one over would be amassing tickets same as any other unregistered. Hope that makes sense.

[thomas642daniel]

Hello @Rolebama
The new parking restrictions might have discouraged visitors from parking in your area, especially if they now have to pay or find alternative parking. Families with multiple cars might have adjusted their habits, possibly reducing the number of vehicles they own or park on the street.

[thomas642daniel]

Some residents might have shifted to using public transportation, carpooling, or other means of travel due to the new parking rules. Families with multiple cars might have adjusted their habits, possibly reducing the number of vehicles they own or park on the street.The continuous presence of Parking Wardens ensures that the rules are strictly enforced, which might have led to fewer cars being parked illegally.

[NMNeil]

Originally Posted by thomas642daniel

Hello @Rolebama
The new parking restrictions might have discouraged visitors from parking in your area, especially if they now have to pay or find alternative parking. Families with multiple cars might have adjusted their habits, possibly reducing the number of vehicles they own or park on the street.

But the alternative parking may be in the next street, which will now introduce residents parking permits because of the increase in parked cars. Rinse and repeat as they say here.

[Rolebama]

They did a blanket coverage of the whole area. Another aspect was that we no longer get gridlock because of cars trying to get in and out of the cul-de-sacs at the same time.