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Asked by Sir Alec ShelbrookeConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 September 2024UIN 2846

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of parked cars causing blockages outside bus stations on levels of delays to regional bus networks.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

98% of local authorities have civil enforcement powers in relation to parking and are responsible for enforcement on the roads within their authority. Local authorities have powers to implement a range of parking restrictions on their networks and are responsible for deciding what restrictions may be necessary.

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