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An exciting new chapter: introducing Safer Parking

To strengthen the Safer Parking initiative's future and unify its identity, it is undergoing a strategic rebranding.

The Evolution of the Standard

Effective from 1 April 2026, the operation and administration of the initiative will be brought in-house by its owners, Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI). This move aligns all major UK police-backed prevention initiatives under its direct operational control.

As part of this transition, the Park Mark initiative is rebranding from to Safer Parking. This new identity clearly communicates its primary mission: providing demonstrably safer spaces for all motorists.

The refreshed suite of awards will be:

  • Safer Parking (formerly Park Mark)
  • Safer Parking Plus (formerly Park Mark Plus)
  • Safer Parking Freight (formerly Park Mark Freight)
  • Safer Parking Meet and Greet (formerly Approved Meet and Greet Operator)

Additionally, following a consultation with Disabled Motoring UK, the accessibility standards are also evolving:

  • Safer Parking Accessible (formerly Park Access)
  • Safer Parking Accessible EV (formerly Park Access EV)

Safer Parking Award

Safer Parking Award schemes: Plus, Accessible, Accessible EV, Freight, Meet and Greet

A Legacy of Partnership

This change is not a conclusion, but a powerful evolution of the decades long partnership between Police CPI, the British Parking Association and Disabled Motoring UK. The shared goal remains clear: ensuring UK-wide parking facilities maintain the highest standards in safety, cleanliness, and accessibility, making Safer Parking THE place to park for every motorist.