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Written question asked by Rebecca Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Parking: Fees and Charges

Question

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

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26802
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fees and charges Electric vehicles Local government Parking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk