Resident permits in disc zones

Summary

The requester asked when the 2000kg weight restriction for resident parking permits in disc zones was introduced and the rationale behind it. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the policy originated in February 2008 to prevent large vehicles from occupying excessive roadside space and reducing public amenity.

Key Facts

• The 2000kg max laden weight restriction for resident permits was established in a Ministerial Policy Approval Request.
• The policy document defining permitted vehicles was created on 12th February 2008.
• The weight limit was chosen to prevent large vehicles from parking on the roadside.
• Large vehicles were deemed to require more space for parking manoeuvres, causing loss of public space.
• The restriction aims to prevent undue loss of public amenity.

Data Disclosed

• 2000Kg
• 12th February 2008
• 23 February 2022
• 17 March 2022
• 2289877

Original Request

Hello, When did the 2000Kg max laden weight restriction come in, for small private vans to hold residents permits in disc zones? Why was this figure chosen, as almost all vans, including car derived vans exceed this. What research was done?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 2289877 17 March 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 23 February 2022 and which states:

"When did the 2000Kg max laden weight restriction come in, for small private vans to hold residents permits in disc zones? Why was this figure chosen, as almost all vans, including car derived vans exceed this. What research was done?"

Our response to your request is as follows: The Ministerial Policy Approval Request for the Residents Parking Permits Policy included the definition of what vehicles are permitted to gain a parking permit. This document was created on 12th February 2008. The 2000kg figure was chosen to prevent the parking of large vehicles on the road side. Vehicles that require a larger space to perform parking manoeuvres would result in additional loss of public space, and would also cause undue loss of public amenity.

Please quote the reference number 2289877 in any future communications.

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