The recent announcement that CCTV images can now be used as evidence in the issuing of parking fines is of consequence to every local authority. The new regulation stipulate that CCTV can only be used in areas deemed “to difficult or sensitive” for an attendant to operate, such as a fast flowing road or a busy junction. Now, fines can be issued through the post up to 14 days after the alleged offence has occurred.
According to the RAC, of Britain’s 25m cars just 1m are on the move. Across England and Wales, the number of parking tickets handed out to motorists is approaching 8 million annually. In the capital, penalty notices have jumped by 45% in four years to
5.9 m. If even a small percentage of this volume is made up of fines despatched via post then local council must be equipped to cope this still represents a significant volume of mail that local authorities were not previously having to process.
Today, the entire messaging cycle can be automated (controlled via barcodes to ensure 100% integrity). Technology is available to fold and insert documents into envelopes which can then be processed via digital meters which automatically weigh each mail piece and add the correct postage amount to each item. This results in professionally presented and cost efficient communications.
A more streamlined, automated approach will ensure that any communications concerning parking fines are totally accurate and despatched on time to the right person.
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