Written questions

Parking: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 26802 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of local authority parking charges based on vehicle dimensions on the uptake of electric vehicles.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 7 Sep 2026

The Department has not made such an assessment. Local traffic authorities are responsible for developing parking policies that balance the needs of different road users.