More than 21,000 parking tickets were issued on the Isle of Wight in 12 months between 2021 and 2022.
Figures released by the Isle of Wight Council, in its annual parking report, show one in four Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued between 1st April 2021 and 31st March 2022 was for parking in a car park without paying.
It was the most frequent parking restriction infringement, with a total of 5,710 fines issued.
21,595 PCNs issued
Nearly 2,298 people were ticketed for the same offence on-street.
During the 12 months, a total of 21,595 PCNs were issued by the council’s civil enforcement officers.
More than 3,970 were given out for parking in a restricted street during the prescribed hours and the third highest reason was parking for longer than permitted in on-street spaces, with 3,559 tickets issued.
Other parking offences
Other tickets were issued for parking in an electric vehicle charging space without charging their car (3); parked with the engine running where it was prohibited (1) and parking in a car park when it was closed (6).
In its report, the council said in a perfect world it would not have to issue PCNs but this would only happen if drivers complied with parking and traffic regulations, road signs and time limits.
It says the benefits of complying allow for improved road safety, better vehicle movements and clearer access for pedestrians and individuals.
Other contraventions
Other contraventions include:
- Parked after the expiry of paid for time in a car park – 885 PCNs
- Parked beyond the bay markings in a car park – 276 PCNs
- Parked in a car park or area not designated for that class of vehicle – 210 PCNs
- Stopped on a pedestrian crossing or area marked by zig-zags – 62 PCNs
- Parked causing an obstruction in a car park – 11 PCNs
- Parked in a restricted area in a car park – 26 PCNs
- Stopped in a restricted area outside a school when prohibited – 26 PCNs
- Stopped in a restricted bus stop or stand – 91 PCNs
- Parked on a taxi rank – 104 PCNs
- Parked in a designated disabled person’s on-street parking place without
- displaying a valid disabled person’s badge – 404 PCNs
- Parked in a loading place during restricted hours without loading – 472 PCNs
- Parked in a permit space or zone without a valid permit – 1, 222 PCNs
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