About our Schemes
Our schemes are police-supported accreditations that certify car parks on a variety of factors aimed at approving safety, security, accessibility, customer service and wellbeing amongst motorists.
They are part of an initiative led by a collection of not-for-profit organisations, including the BPA, Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, Secured by Design, and Disabled Motoring UK, to help to improve safety, accessibility and inclusivity across the UK.
Join our SchemesThe Safer Parking Scheme
The Safer Parking Scheme is a national standard for UK car parks that have low crime and measures in place to ensure the safety and security of people and vehicles. The Safer Parking Scheme is managed by the BPA on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd, a subsidiary of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
The targeted approach that the Safer Parking Scheme employs ensures that incidents remain low to zero. Since the Scheme began, the proportion of vehicle crime occurring in public car parks has fallen compared with parking in other public spaces.
Park Mark Facilities have seen vehicle-related crime drop by 80%, and the scheme now encompasses over 4500 accredited safer car parks around the UK!
Our Schemes Include
Park Mark ®
Park Mark is the only official Police Crime Prevention initiative of its kind, helping motorists identify audited and certified Safer Parking sites. Car Parks are regularly assessed by Police Assessors and the BPA Audit team against a strict set of criteria. Motorists can choose to park here with greater confidence knowing that the site is safer and security is higher.
Park MarkPark Mark Freight
Park Mark Freight is a police-endorsed and assessed scheme that certifies truck stops and HGV motorway service areas on their safety, security and facilities. Drivers should choose these rest locations to better protect their cargo and enjoy an enhanced user experience.
Park Mark FreightPark Access ®
Park Access is the UK’s biggest accreditation for accessible parking, auditing and certifying car parks on their accessibility and inclusivity against strict criteria. Motorists with accessibility needs can plan their journey and parking with confidence using these sites.
Park AccessPark Access EV
Park Access EV accredits car parks on having truly accessible parking and EV charging facilities. These car parks must also meet Park Access standards.
Park Access EVPark Mark Plus
Park Mark Plus is the highest standard award given to a car park under the Safer Parking Scheme, certifying car parks with top notch safety and security facilities, accessibility standards, environmental credentials, and a user experience that goes above and beyond.
Park Mark PlusApproved Meet and Greet Parking Operator ® (AM-GO)
The Approved Meet and Greet Parking Operator Scheme (AM-GO) is the only police-supported scheme in the UK certifying airport meet and greet and park and ride operators on their safety and customer service.
AM-GOPark Active ®
Park Active is a health and wellbeing focused scheme. Accredited facilities allow you to park and then walk or cycle for the final part of your journey, to increase health and reduce emissions.
Park Active