National Persistent Evader Database goes live

Liverpool City Council makes first deployment of NPED

Liverpool City Council has become the first local authority to the National Persistent Evader Database (NPED), a system that centralises data on vehicles that consistently evade parking fines, carry clone number plates, have no MOT or insurance.

The database enables issuing authorities to make informed decisions, hopefully significantly cutting down on enforcement costs and reducing administrative burdens.

Liverpool is using the database to make informed decisions about how it tackles nuisance vehicles. The council’s access to NPED has made via the Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions platform it uses to manage parking.

Ken Prior, head of parking at Liverpool City Council, said: “I have supported NPED’s development from its inception. The database’s blended data approach is poised to transform how we view and manage our vehicle community, generating critical savings. With this system, we can segment overdue cases and reduce the anonymity often exploited by these vehicles, aiming to save over £250,000 annually in processing costs.”

NPED Services was formed by Alan Wood following 10 years of extensive trials and industry research. Utilising data from local authorities across the country, the research looked at the scale of the nuisance vehicle problem, the processing costs for the issuing authorities and the wider behavioural links to vehicle non-compliance for those acquiring multiple penalty or parking charge notices (PCNs), who then fail to pay.

“There is nowhere to hide for driving and parking offenders as launch of world’s first national persistent evader database of vehicles on our roads goes live,” said Alan Wood.

“This is a pivotal moment in establishing a comprehensive national database on vehicle behaviour from across the parking sector. NPED’s launch signifies a new era in our engagement with motorists, setting the stage for more effective management and accountability within the parking community.

“NPED’s mission is to identify repeat offenders early, preventing wasted processing efforts and avoiding uncollected debt. NPED is anticipated to save millions across the sector, enhancing enforcement efficiency and allowing for targeted interventions against persistent violators. It will also lead to cars being used for other criminal activity to be identified early and dealt with by law enforcement.

NPED is cost-free for implementation and licensing, requires no procurement, ensuring no barriers to entry for participating organisations, says Wood.