Parking permits 4883712

Summary

The requester asked for the number of resident parking permits issued to vehicles exceeding weight limits between 2018 and the present. The Department of Infrastructure responded that no such permits have been issued and explained the verification process used to ensure compliance.

Key Facts

• No resident parking permits have been issued to vehicles exceeding prescribed weight limits.
• Vehicle details are reviewed during the application process.
• Applicants with uncertain vehicle weights must present the vehicle at the Test Centre for verification.
• The Department does not hold specific data on the types of vehicles issued permits.
• Eligibility is assessed by reviewing the Vehicle Registration Certificate before permit issuance.

Data Disclosed

• 2018
• Present
• 20 August 2025
• 15 September 2025
• 4885709
• 4883712
• 01624 686785

Original Request

4883712 How many vehicles have been granted residents parking permit that is over the allowed weight limit ie vans etc And if so, why and how over the limit? From 2018 - Present

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: 4885709 15 September 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 20 August 2025, which states:

"4883712

How many vehicles have been granted residents parking permit that is over the allowed weight limit ie vans etc

And if so, why and how over the limit?

From 2018 - Present"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

There are no resident parking permits that have been issued to vehicles exceeding the prescribed weight limits. During the application process, vehicle details are reviewed. If there is any uncertainty regarding the weight of a vehicle, the applicant is requested to present the vehicle at the Test Centre. This allows verification of the plated weight before a permit can be considered.

Furthermore, the Department does not hold information on the specific types of vehicles to which residents parking permits are issued. Vehicle eligibility is assessed during the application process by reviewing the Vehicle Registration Certificate prior to issuing a permit.

Please quote the reference number 4885709 in any future communications.

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