Traffic and streets

Traffic and streets

Workplace parking levy

Local traffic authorities have power under section 178 of the Transport Act 2000 (TaA 2000) to introduce workplace parking levy licensing schemes allowing them to charge the occupier of the premises for a licence for car parking spaces (licensed units) which are occupied by motor vehicles and provided for use by:

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employees, agents, suppliers, business customers or business visitors of a relevant person
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pupils or students attending training provided by a relevant person, or
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a member of a body engaged in the carrying on of any of its business (where the body is a relevant person)

for attending a place where the relevant person carries on business (at or in the vicinity of the premises).

A licensing authority can create schemes covering the whole or part of their area, but it can only make a licensing scheme where it is desirable for the purpose of directly or indirectly facilitating the achievement of its local transport policies.

A licence cannot be granted for more than one year and may be granted subject to conditions. A licensing scheme must be confirmed

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