Part II Traffic In London
Parking in London
I163 The Secretary of State’s parking guidance.
1
The Secretary of State shall issue guidance (“the Secretary of State’s parking guidance”) to the London authorities with a view to those authorities co-ordinating their action with respect to parking in London.
2
It shall be the duty of the joint planning committee for London established under section 5 of the M1Local Government Act 1985—
a
to make proposals to the Secretary of State (if it thinks fit) as to the content of the Secretary of State’s parking guidance; and
b
to keep that guidance under review, with a view to making from time to time such further proposals as it considers appropriate.
3
Before issuing or varying any guidance under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult—
a
the two Commissioners;
b
London Regional Transport;
c
the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee;
d
such associations of London authorities (if any) as he thinks appropriate; and
e
such other persons (if any) as he thinks appropriate.
4
In connection with the preparation of the Secretary of State’s parking guidance regard shall be had to the needs of people with a disability.
5
The Secretary of State’s parking guidance may, in particular, include provision with respect to appropriate levels for—
a
parking charges;
b
penalty charges;
c
charges made by London authorities for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles; and
d
charges in respect of the release of vehicles from immobilisation devices fixed under section 69 of this Act.
6
The Secretary of State’s parking guidance may be varied at any time by the Secretary of State.