The car’s camera will record drivers who park on school keep clear zig zags, red routes, and bus stops
This is the first look at a new council vehicle designed to catch out drivers who cannot park properly.The Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) is equipped with high-definition cameras and will film those who ‘plonk’ their cars in yellow school keep clear zones, red routes and bus stops.
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The unassuming-looking MEV uses an intelligent enforcement system supported by GPS technology to identify where parking restrictions start and end.
It records video evidence of suspected parking contraventions, which will then be reviewed by an independent officer.
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If confirmed, the driver will receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), supported by photographic evidence, in the post.
The car is expected to be deployed in areas heavily affected by bad parking around the city.
It is hoped it will lead to greater safety for pupils and pedestrians, reduce congestion, improve bus journey times and provide a visible deterrent to vehicle-related offences.
Car park was promised to the traders and shoppers when the red route was introduced(Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton)
The vehicle is now going through the final phases of testing before hitting the streets in January.
Bad parking remains a huge issue in the city despite daily traffic warden patrols.
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