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.