Code of Practice
The AOS is supported by the BPA Code of Practice for Parking on Private Land and Unregulated Car Parks
Continued membership to the Association is dependent on operators in this sector signing up to the Code of Practice and joining the AOS.
Anyone involved in any form of off-street enforcement, as detailed above, and wishing to join the BPA must join the Approved Operator Scheme.
Compliance Monitoring Programme
The compliance monitoring programme offers practical advice and guidance to members, whilst delivering regular site assessments and operational audits and addressing compliance issues that have arisen from complaints made by members of the public.
Historically, compliance with the BPA Code of Practice has been reliant on members operating reasonably and responsibly and by self-certifying their compliance by providing BPA with an annual evidence of compliance report.
With the launch of the Code of Practice, the BPA seeks to bring a degree of self regulation to the off street parking industry, by introducing a stronger compliance monitoring programme. In order to support the programme the BPA has employed an independent auditor to support the AOS team and manage the programme, with additional support from the BPA’s network of Safer Parking Scheme Development Managers.
Best Practice
Because only the most professional and reputable operators will be able to satisfy the rigorous compliance criteria, the scheme will enable these members to set themselves apart as operators at the level of ‘Best Practice’. Over time therefore, ownership of the AOS logo, the Safer Parking Scheme logo, and membership to the BPA will help members to provide a feeling of safety and confidence for motorists when they choose to use a car park that is identified in this way.