FAQs

Whilst it should be remembered that there is no right to park on the highway, the primary purpose being for passage and re-passage of vehicles, there are a number of residential areas which might benefit from the introduction of residents parking schemes where such parking would not interfere with the primary purpose of the highway. 

It is possible to give priority to residents by the introduction of residents permit holders only parking schemes and defining various parts of the highway where parking may be permitted if a valid permit (issued by the Council) is displayed in the vehicle. 

Permits are normally only issued to resident’s living in a street within the Scheme and are issued at the discretion of the Council. 

Resident parking is generally allowed where it does not impinge on the movement of traffic, create a safety hazard or obstruct access for other highway users including cyclists and pedestrians. 

The RPS Policy provides a framework for the introduction, amending and extension of formalised RPSs and which sets out the principles for the administration of those schemes.

The purpose of the RPS Policy review is to ensure that the County Council has a fair and transparent resident parking policy in place which supports residents, visitors, businesses and the rollout of Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE).

The RPS Policy applies to all districts within Cambridgeshire where there is either a RPS in operation or where a scheme is being considered.  

Your feedback will inform a set of recommendations for the final draft of the RPS Policy.