Traffic Management Act
From the 31st March 2008 decriminalised parking enforcement will be governed by the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) which replaces the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1991 (any parking penalties issued before this date will still be governed by the RTA 1991 as amended).
Why has the Traffic Management Act been introduced?
The TMA has been introduced to provide a more consistent approach to parking enforcement processes with a responsibility for all Council's to:
- Have clear parking policies linked to the local authority's transport strategy
- Review Traffic Regulation Orders to ensure they meet local needs
- Ensure a consistent approach with neighbouring authorities and consult with them on any changes
- Introduce a higher and lower charge for penalties - known as a differential charging system to increase parking compliance
Adopt new contraventions:
- Vehicle drive aways (penalties to be served by post)
- Parking on zig zags
- Parking at dropped kerbs
- Double parking
Amendments to Trafford's penalty charge notices and related documents have been made to reflect the new act.
Parking Attendant's will now be known as Civil Enforcement Officers and will continue to enforce parking regulations both on-street and within Council operated car parks.
More information is available on our penalty charges page
Who to Contact
Parking Services
Waterside House
Sale Waterside
Sale
M33 7ZF
Email: parking@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 4433
Fax Number: 0161 912 1854
This page was last updated on 15 July 2008
