Red Lion Truck Stop once again receives Park Mark Freight award
Parking facility shares pride at receiving prestigious police-approved Safer Parking Scheme award
The Red Lion Truck Stop operated by Ali Sadrudin has again been awarded the Park Mark Freight award. This award recognises that the parking and driver facilities actively help deter crime and reduce the fear of crime at all times within lorry parking areas.
The Park Mark Freight award is issued to lorry parking facilities that pass a rigorous risk assessment conducted by the police and the British Parking Association. The assessments include management and maintenance of the facility, ensuring that there are appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage, and cleanliness. These criteria are known to reduce the opportunity for crime and create a safer environment for the motorist and their vehicle.
Ali Sudrudin said: “Park Mark Freight is not only important but a necessity for the Red Lion Truckstop. It proves to our customers that we are striving to the highest standards for security and driver welfare, and it is justification for drivers to make the Red Lion Truckstop their only stop when looking for a safe and secure place to park.”
Colin Sproats BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that Ali’s Team at the Red Lion Truck stop has achieved the Park Mark Freight award, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to providing a safe environment for users.”
Sharon Henley, Police Assessor at Northamptonshire Police, said ‘I am delighted to once again award Red Lion Truck Stop with the Park Mark Freight award. The lorry park provides excellent facilities incorporating all aspects of safety, security and exemplary management practices. Ali is a pleasure to work with, very amenable to all suggestions and very happy to go the extra mile in terms of security and the facilities he provides for the drivers."
Lorry parks with the Park Mark Freight award can use signage featuring the distinctive Park Mark tick so that drivers/hauliers know exactly where to go for safer parking. Early adopters of the scheme saw a dramatic drop in vehicle-related crime of over 80% showing that the initiative really does make a difference.
For more information visit www.britishparking.co.uk/park-mark-freight
To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
Notes to editors
For more information contact the BPA press office – email: media@britishparking.co.uk
1) The BPA is a not-for-profit membership association. We work collaboratively with our members and stakeholders so they can support their local communities by providing the parking services they need and improving compliance with parking rules and regulations.
2) The Safer Parking Scheme is a national standard for UK car parks that have low crime and measures in place to ensure the safety of people and vehicles. A Park Mark is awarded to each car park that achieves the challenging standards. The distinctive Park Mark signage helps drivers find car parks where they can confidently leave their vehicle, knowing the environment is safer
3) The BPA manages the Safer Parking Scheme on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd (Police-CPI) and with support from the Home Office and the Scottish Government. Nine Area Managers are employed by the BPA to actively promote and manage the scheme throughout the U
4) Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd owns the police element of the project. Police CPI works alongside Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to deliver the police element of the Safer Bus Station Scheme.
5) Details of the Safer Bus Station Scheme and Police CPI can be found at: www.britishparking.co.uk and www.securedbydesign.com