A Lincolnshire lorry park has been accredited with meeting the highest standards of safety and security for HGV drivers.
Sutterton truck stop near Boston is one of only a handful of sites across the country to be awarded the Park Mark Freight accreditation, highlighting a commitment to safety and high standards.
The award is an extension of the British Parking Association-managed (BPA) Safer Parking Scheme, a police crime prevention initiative aimed at reducing crime at parking sites.
The Park Mark Freight award goes beyond the requirements of the base Park Mark award, with additional safety benchmarks and guarantees of the facilities needed for taking breaks during long journeys.
John Manuel, designing out crime officer – a specialist police officer providing advice to architects, urban planners and local authorities – said: “Sutterton truck stop provides excellent facilities incorporating all aspects of safety, security and exemplary management practices.
“The value and importance of having facilities like this that enable freight and the drivers a safe and secure place to stay cannot be underestimated from a policing perspective.”
Colin Sproats, BPA area manager said: “I am delighted that Sutterton Truck stop has achieved the Park Mark Freight award, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to provide a safe environment for their users along with a newly refurbished restaurant and excellent facilities for their customers.”
