KERBSight and Net Zero: Smarter Enforcement for Greener Streets
As local authorities accelerate their journeys toward Net Zero and cleaner air, parking and enforcement teams are increasingly being called upon to lead by example. But how do you reduce emissions without reducing service standards?
KERBSight by Trellint enables exactly that, transforming kerbside enforcement into a low-emission, data-led operation that delivers measurable environmental and operational benefits.
Smarter Enforcement, Cleaner Cities
KERBSight isn’t just another ANPR tool, it’s a connected platform that empowers local authorities to deploy civil enforcement officers (CEOs) where they’re needed most. By integrating mobile ANPR with cashless parking systems, it provides real-time intelligence, helping teams eliminate unnecessary patrol mileage and target non-compliance more efficiently.
In Oxford, this approach delivered:
34% more PCNs issued
3% fewer patrol hours
700% more vehicle registration scans
This wasn’t a story of stricter enforcement, it was smarter enforcement. Officers were guided by real-time data to focus on high-risk areas, avoiding wasteful blanket patrols and unnecessary carbon emissions.
The UK Sustainability Context: Why It Matters
Parking operations are often overlooked in local Net Zero plans. Yet, they play a significant role in urban emissions and congestion. Consider the following:
Transport accounts for 27% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, and over 90% of that comes from road vehicles (DfT, 2023).
Local authority fleets are a key contributor, often using diesel-powered enforcement vehicles on repeated routes, sometimes with no data to justify patrol patterns.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has reported that over 300 councils have declared a climate emergency, with 75% actively developing decarbonisation strategies.
In this context, parking teams are well positioned to make meaningful contributions by modernising operations, cutting vehicle emissions, and using data to inform broader policy.
E-Mopeds vs Electric Cars
KERBSight’s sustainability model is about more than swapping diesel vans for electric cars. It’s about right-sizing the enforcement fleet, choosing smaller, lighter, cleaner vehicles where appropriate.
Lightweight electric mopeds:
Use up to 90% less energy per mile than an electric car (Energy Saving Trust)
Have smaller batteries, reducing emissions from production and end-of-life recycling
Are quieter, more manoeuvrable, and ideal for dense urban areas, bus lanes, and pedestrian zones
But these savings only materialise when paired with smart routing. In Oxford, for example, officers travelled fewer miles but covered more high-risk locations, maximising efficiency while reducing carbon.
From the Street to the Strategy Room
KERBSight’s benefits go beyond operations. The platform continuously gathers and analyses environmental and behavioural data, helping councils build long-term sustainability strategies.
KERBSight supports:
CO₂ emissions tracking across patrol routes and vehicle types
Clean Air Zone (CAZ) planning, using compliance and traffic data to inform boundaries and policy decisions
Evidence-led interventions, such as introducing emissions-based parking tariffs or vehicle type restrictions
Councils can use this data to unlock public funding, support Active Travel and Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs), or inform their Air Quality Action Plans.
Built for Civil Enforcement Officers—and the Communities They Serve
A common barrier to adopting new technology is the concern it will overburden frontline workers. KERBSight flips that on its head.
Its CEO-facing app has been designed for ease of use, featuring:
Real-time filtering of compliant vehicles
Navigation to priority patrol zones
Streamlined PCN issuance, with photos, timestamps, and location data embedded
This reduces the risk of disputes and improves accuracy—meaning less time is spent on appeals, and more time is spent improving compliance and community outcomes.
And for back-office teams, the centralised dashboard offers full visibility across:
Patrol patterns and environmental impact
Officer activity and KPIs
Ward-level compliance trends
It’s a win for the workforce, for residents, and for the environment.
A New Standard for Sustainable Parking Management
Sustainability isn’t just about the size of your fleet—it’s about how you use it. KERBSight helps UK councils achieve:
Fewer miles driven, fewer emissions
Higher compliance with fewer patrol hours
Data to support Clean Air and Net Zero plans
A better experience for residents and officers alike
With parking under increasing public scrutiny and climate action rising up the agenda, there’s never been a better time to align enforcement with environmental goals.
Curious how KERBSight could support your borough, district, or city’s Net Zero goals? Contact Trellint today to book a demo and see how smarter enforcement leads to cleaner streets.
