What is Self Ticketing?
Self Ticketing is the latest web application from Visual Parking. This equips the end user with a tool that will combat parking violations on their private land.
The first process is to sign-up and fit our warning signs to the parking area or car park. This in itself will have an immediate effect.
- It reduces unauthorised parking, thus reducing the inconvenience and frustration.
- It ensures that authorised vehicles park responsibly in the designated spaces provided.
The second part of the process is to upload a time & date stamped photo of the offending vehicle.
Upon us receiving the violation report, we obtain the registered keepers details from DVLA and will then send the keeper a parking charge notice. The registration is also cross checked to make sure it is the same vehicle in the photographic evidence supplied. At all times the driver is liable for the parking offence.
How do we get started?
Simply create an account online. Then order the most suitably worded parking signs to suit your requirements. (We have a choice of differently worded signs for different scenarios).
You then need to set up the legally enforced parking zone to be controlled. This is done by clearly displaying our parking signs in prominent positions around the parking area. These signs are written in plain English and must be clearly visible. Once our signs have been place correctly around the parking area to be controlled. Then send us photographic evidence and site plan of where they are positioned. More detailed information of the set up procedure can be found in your user guide. (This is provided once you have applied for an account.)
How many parking signs need to be displayed?
The minimum number of signs required is 3. This is for an area of up to 5 parking spaces and then increases with the number of car parking spaces. Please state the number of spaces in the application. We can then advise on the number of signs that will be required and where they should be placed.
How long before I can be up and running?
As soon as we receive the site plans and photographs of the signs correctly displayed we will then audit the documents, approved and activate your account. Once active you can start issuing tickets.
Where can I use Visual Parking’s self ticketing?
This can be used to control any off street or private parking areas. Here are some examples; pubs, shops, residential & commercial properties, schools, colleges, universities, medical centres, offices, retail parks and forecourts.
Can I buy parking permits?
Yes you can buy parking permits for residents, employees and visitors to display in their windscreen.
How do I issue parking tickets?
We have made the process as simple as possible.
- Take a photo of the illegally parked vehicle.(this can be done from a smartphone or camera and it must be time and date stamped.
- Log into your account on our website using login details provided.
- Upload the photo, enter the date and time of the offence.
- We will then obtain the keepers details and issue a parking charge notice by post. We follow up and continue with the enforcement process and any legal action that may be required.
Can I check the status of a parking charge notice?
You can log into your account and check the status of all the parking violations you have submitted. Your tickets are updated every time there is a change in the status of the parking charge notices that have been issued.
Will it solve my parking problem?
Over the years we have found that the signs alone can dramatically reduce parking problems. However there are always people who will continue to park with no respect to others. Historic stats have proved that consistent offenders stop parking once they have been issued a parking charge notice they refrain from parking there again.
Is this an effective way to stop people parking illegally?
Yes! Because we have time and date stamped photographic evidence of the vehicle parking illegally on private land we can legally enforce the parking charge notice and issue proceedings through the courts. Strong evidence is the key and results in very few appeals or non payments.
How much is this service to use?
Our Self Ticketing is a free service to use. All we require from our clients is the initial rental of the signs that are displayed around the site. The income from the parking charge notices covers our admin costs and legal expenses.
Why choose Visual Parking Enforcement to stop illegal parking?
- Fast and simple to use. Notices can be issued in minutes.
- Online web portal can be used on a smartphone*, PC or Mac. *(Time and date stamp app may be required)
- Uploading the photographic evidence means we can start the process immediately.
- Multiple sites can be managed from one login.
- Non confrontational.
- The client can cancel a ticket.
- The client can view all their tickets.
- The parking offender can view the evidence and pay online.
Is there a minimum term or contract?
There is no minimum term, you can cancel at anytime by email or post. However the annual fees are non refundable as we need to cover the cost of the signs which we cannot reuse. (Parking signs will need to be returned).
Do we buy or rent the parking signs?
We charge a rental per sign. The signs are rented all the time our services are required. This is paid annually in advance. Loyalty discounts may apply. (If our services are no longer required the signs must be returned to us).
What if i need more parking signs?
You can purchase replacement signs or rent additional signs (See online store)
What if a parking ticket was issued in error?
The client (account holder) can cancel a ticket, an admin fee will apply.
How can I get more information about Visual Parking Enforcement services?
We are happy to help, If you would like more information about our services please contact us by clicking here.
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