Reporting Parking Concerns in Cayton

Reporting Parking Concerns in Cayton

Residents occasionally raise concerns about vehicles parked on roads, pavements, verges and other public areas. Different organisations have responsibility for different types of parking issues, and understanding who deals with what can help ensure concerns are addressed as efficiently as possible.

Who Should I Contact?

North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council is responsible for Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) and deals with most parking contraventions, including:

• Parking on yellow lines and other parking restrictions.
• Parking in permit bays without a valid permit.
• Parking where waiting or loading restrictions apply.
• Enforcement of designated parking regulations and Traffic Regulation Orders.

These matters are investigated by Civil Enforcement Officers and the Council’s parking services team.

North Yorkshire Police

The Police do not generally enforce routine parking restrictions. However, they may become involved where a vehicle is:

• Causing a dangerous obstruction.
• Blocking the highway to the extent that safety is compromised.
• Involved in criminal activity.
• Abandoned and linked to wider policing concerns.
• Being driven or used in a manner that creates an immediate road safety risk.

Where there is an immediate danger to road users, residents should contact North Yorkshire Police via 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Reporting a Parking Concern

For most parking-related concerns, reports should be made directly to North Yorkshire Council, which is the authority with responsibility for parking enforcement and the powers to investigate potential contraventions.

North Yorkshire Council

Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 131 2 131

When reporting an issue, it is helpful to provide:

• The location.
• Vehicle registration number (if safe to obtain).
• Date and time of the incident.
• Details of the concern.

Working Together

Cayton Parish Council understands the impact that inconsiderate or unlawful parking can have on residents, businesses and visitors. While parking enforcement powers sit with North Yorkshire Council, and certain road safety matters may fall within the remit of North Yorkshire Police, the Parish Council continues to raise wider community concerns with the appropriate authorities where necessary and supports efforts to improve safety and accessibility throughout the parish.