FOI002961 FOI Parking and Enforcement

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request information relating to penalties issued to light commercial vehicles (vans) across the UK.

For the purposes of this request, “van” refers to light goods vehicles (LGVs) or light commercial vehicles (LCVs), where this classification is recorded.

Please provide the data separately for 2024 and 2025 (to date or the most recent available period).

1. Parking Enforcement (PCNs)
- Total number of Penalty Charge Notices issued to vans.
- Breakdown of PCNs issued to vans by contravention type, where recorded, including, but not limited to:
      - parking on restricted roads or areas
      - yellow line violations
      -  overstaying permitted parking
      - pay-and-display or permit breaches

2. Loading & Unloading Violations
- Total number of PCNs issued to vans for loading/unloading related offences.
- Where recorded, breakdown of reasons, including, but not limited to:
      - loading restrictions
      - unloading in prohibited zones
      - misuse of loading bays
      - time-restricted loading violations

3. Permit & Access Zone Violations
- Total number of PCNs issued to vans relating to permit or access restrictions.
- Where recorded, breakdown of reasons, including, but not limited to:
     - resident or business permit breaches
     - restricted zone entry without authorisation
     - failure to display valid exemptions

4. Moving Traffic Offences
- Total number of Penalty Charge Notices issued to vans for moving traffic offences.
- Where recorded, breakdown by offence type, including, but not limited to:
    - bus lane violations
    - yellow box junction offences
    - banned turns or restricted manoeuvres
    - no entry or restricted road access breaches

5. Summary Totals (if available)
- Total number of PCNs issued to vans overall.
- Total revenue generated from PCNs issued to vans (if held).