Parking sensors

A parking sensor is a small electronic device installed under the surface of a parking bay to detect and record the time a car arrives and leaves a parking space.

We're committed to improving the way parking works and introducing innovative solutions to everyday problems.

Parking sensors are an efficient way for us  to manage parking in our busy town centres, and to ensure sufficient parking is available for everyone.

The sensors record when a vehicle arrives in a parking space. If the vehicle overstays the maximum allowable time, the sensor will notify a parking officer. The officer will then check to see if a parking offence has occurred before issuing a fine

They're extremely accurate. They record the exact time a vehicle enters and leaves a parking space. Each sensor conducts a self-test each morning to ensure it's in working order. If not, the sensor does not switch on for the day.

There'll be no changes to how infringements are issued or to parking time limits.

By law, you can request a review of your fine/infringement. You can apply for a review of an infringement notice.

Parking sensors are being introduced in selected on-street public car parking spaces in Alfrieda Street in St Albans and Devonshire Road in the Sunshine Town Centre.

100 parking sensors will be installed in selected on-street public car parking spaces in the St Albans and Sunshine Town Centres.

There'll be no changes to your obligations as a driver. You still need to obey the limit on the parking sign.

The introduction of parking sensors is expected to improve the turnover of parking to make it easier for visitors and customers to find an available parking space.