Security criteria

BRONZE LEVEL

Perimeter

  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured via a visual deterrent. The visual deterrent shall be located on the ground to indicate the perimeter of the safe and secure parking area and that only freight vehicles and authorised vehicles are allowed in the parking area.
  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 15 Lux.
  • Any vegetation around the perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.

Parking area

  • Appropriate signage shall indicate that only freight vehicles and authorised vehicles are allowed in the parking area.
  • Physical or remote surveillance checks shall be conducted minimum once every 24 hours.
  • Any vegetation in the parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.
  • Any existing vehicle and pedestrian lanes of the parking area shall be lit at 15 Lux..

Entry/Exit

  • Entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 25 Lux
  • CCTV providing good image quality shall be installed and working at all entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area.
  • The CCTV system shall have a minimum digital continuous recording (5 frames per second) or based on motion detection with pre- and post-recording and true day and night HD resolution cameras with 720 pixels.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a CCTV routine check once a week, of which a record must be kept for one week. The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a functional CCTV system check at least every 48 hours.
  • The CCTV data shall be kept for a period of 30 days unless the applicable national or Union legislation requires a shorter retention period. In that case, the longest retention period permitted by law shall apply.
  • The safe and secure parking area shall have a CCTV warranty, service level agreement in place or demonstrate own maintenance capabilities. The CCTV systems at the safe and secure parking area shall always be operated by qualified technicians.

Staff procedures

  • Based on an annual risk assessment and without prejudice to national legislation establishing additional requirements, a security plan, which includes all aspects from risk prevention and mitigation to response in collaboration with law enforcement, shall be in place.
  • The safe and secure parking area shall appoint a person responsible for staff procedures in case of incidents. The safe and secure parking area staff must have access to a full list of local law enforcement at all times.
  • A procedure shall be in place for cases where unauthorised vehicles are parked in the safe and secure parking area. That procedure shall be clearly displayed on the safe and secure parking area.
  • The reporting of incidents and crimes to the staff and police shall be facilitated thanks to the display of a clear procedure at the safe and secure parking area.

SILVER LEVEL

Perimeter

  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured via at least a physical deterrent which hinders the passage and only allows entrance and exit of the safe and secure parking areas via the defined entry and exit points. The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured via continuous video monitoring and recording as well as by a visual deterrent.
  • The CCTV system shall have a minimum continuous digital recording of 5 frames per second or based on motion detection with pre- and post-recording and true day and night HD resolution cameras with 720 pixels.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a CCTV routine check every 72 hours, of which a record must be kept for one week.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a functional CCTV system check at least every 48h.
  • The CCTV data shall be kept for a period of 30 days unless the applicable national or Union legislation requires a shorter retention period. In that case, the longest retention period permitted by law shall apply.
  • The safe and secure parking area shall have a CCTV warranty, service level agreement in place or demonstrate own maintenance capabilities. The CCTV systems at the safe and secure parking area shall always be operated by qualified technicians.
  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 20 Lux.
  • Any vegetation around the perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.

Parking area

  • Appropriate signage shall indicate that only freight vehicles and authorised vehicles are allowed in the parking area.
  • Physical or remote surveillance checks shall be carried out minimum twice every 24 hours, and at least once during the day and once during the night.
  • Any existing vehicle and pedestrian lanes of the parking area shall be lit at 15 Lux .
  • Any vegetation in the parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.

Entry/Exit

  • Entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 25 Lux and be secured by barriers. Those barriers shall be equipped with a voice intercom system and ticketing system.
  • CCTV providing good image quality shall be installed and working at all entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area. Requirements for CCTV under the section ‘perimeter’ of this level of security shall also apply for the purpose of CCTV at entry and exit points.

Staff procedures

  • Based on an annual risk assessment and without prejudice to national legislation establishing additional requirements, a security plan shall be in place to examine the particular risks faced by the safe and secure parking area due to factors such as its location, types of users traffic safety conditions, crime rates and general security considerations.
  • The safe and secure parking area shall appoint a person responsible for staff procedures in case of incidents. The safe and secure parking area staff must have access to a full list of local law enforcement at all times.
  • A procedure shall be in place for cases where unauthorised vehicles are parked in the safe and secure parking area. That procedure shall be clearly displayed on the safe and secure parking area.
  • The reporting of incidents and crimes to the staff and police shall be facilitated thanks to the display of a clear procedure at the safe and secure parking area.
  • Assistance to users shall be available 24/7.

GOLD LEVEL

Perimeter

  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured by a physical barrier of at least 1.8 metres high. There shall be a clear zone of 1 metre between the barrier and the parking area.
  • Measures to prevent unintentional damage to the barriers shall be put in place.
  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 25 Lux.
  • The entire perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be monitored by continuous video surveillance, leaving no blank spots.
  • The CCTV system shall have a minimum continuous recording of 5 frames per second or based on motion detection with pre-and post-recording and true day and night HD resolution cameras with 720 pixels.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a CCTV routine check every 48 hours, of which a record must be kept for one week.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a functional CCTV system check at least every 24 hours.
  • The CCTV data shall be kept for a period of 30 days unless the applicable national or Union legislation requires a shorter retention period. In that case, the longest possible retention period permitted by law shall apply.
  • The safe and secure parking area shall have a CCTV warranty or service level agreement with at least one service visit by a qualified specialised organisation per year in place, or demonstrate own maintenance capabilities. The CCTV systems at the safe and secure parking area shall always be operated by qualified technicians.
  • The CCTV and access events shall be synchronised through a common noting software.
  • In case of a network outage all CCTV and access events shall be locally stored and uploaded once the connections are re-established to the central registration equipment.
  • Any vegetation around the perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.

Parking area

  • Appropriate signage shall indicate that only freight vehicles and authorised vehicles are allowed in the parking area.
  • Physical or remote surveillance checks shall be carried out minimum twice every 24 hours and at least once during the day and once during the night.
  • Lanes of the parking area and pedestrian lanes shall be marked and be lit at 15 Lux.
  • Any vegetation in the parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.

Entry/Exit

  • Entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 25 Lux and be secured by barriers with under-climbing and over-climbing protection and traffic lights.
  • CCTV providing good image quality shall be installed and working at all entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area. The entry and exit points shall be equipped with license plate recognition technology. Records of entering and exiting vehicles shall be saved in accordance with the applicable national or Union legislation.
  • Entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured through intrusion prevention and detection mechanisms such as turnstiles for pedestrians at minimum 1.80 metres high. Points of access to services such as toilets, restaurants and shops shall be equipped with tripod turnstiles when there is a direct access between the parking area and those services.

Staff procedures

  • Based on an annual risk assessment and without prejudice to national legislation establishing additional requirements, a security plan shall be in place to examine the particular risks faced by the safe and secure parking area due to factors such as its location, types of clients, traffic safety conditions, crime rates and general security considerations.
  • Based on an annual risk assessment and without prejudice to national legislation establishing additional requirements, a business continuity plan shall be in place. It shall include detailed measures on how to respond
    to disruptive incidents and maintain delivery of critical activities during an incident. The management of the safe and secure parking area shall be able to demonstrate the implementation of those measures.
  • A procedure shall be in place for cases where unauthorised vehicles are parked in the safe and secure parking area. That procedure shall be clearly displayed on the safe and secure parking area.
  • Assistance to users shall be available 24/7
  • The reporting of incidents and crimes to the staff and police shall be facilitated thanks to the display of a clear procedure at the safe and secure parking area.
  • A person responsible for staff procedures shall be appointed.
  • The parking area management system shall be prepared for DATEX II data transfer.​

PLATINUM LEVEL

Perimeter

  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured by means of a continuous barrier of at least 1.8 metres high with deterrents to climb over. There shall be a clear zone of 1 metre between the barrier and the parking area.
  • Measures to prevent intentional and unintentional damage to barriers shall be put in place.
  • The perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 25 Lux.
  • The entire perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be monitored by continuous video surveillance, leaving no blank spots.
  • The CCTV system shall have a minimum continuous digital recording of 5 frames per second or based on motion detection with pre- and post-recording and true day and night HD resolution cameras with 720 pixels.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a CCTV routine check every 48 hours, of which a record must be kept for one week.
  • The safe and secure parking area operator shall carry out a functional CCTV system check at least every 24 hours.
  • The CCTV data shall be kept for a period of 30 days unless the applicable national or Union legislation requires a shorter retention period. In this case, the longest possible retention period permitted by law shall apply.
  • The safe and secure parking area shall have a CCTV warranty or service level agreement with at least two service visits by a qualified specialised organisation per year in place or demonstrate own maintenance capabilities. The CCTV systems at the safe and secure parking area shall always be operated by qualified technicians.
  • The CCTV and access events shall be synchronised through a common noting software.
  • Security CCTV events on the parking shall be reviewed by personnel using web-based clients. In case of a network outage all CCTV and access events shall be locally stored and uploaded once the connections are re-established to the central registration equipment.
  • CCTV images shall be remotely controlled (24/7) by an external monitoring and alarm receiving centre, unless security staff is on site.
  • The CCTV system shall provide intrusion as well as over climbing alarms, and raise alarm by audio or light signalling on the parking as well as in monitoring and alarm receiving centres.
  • Any vegetation around the perimeter of the safe and secure parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.

Parking area

  • Appropriate signage shall indicate that only freight vehicles and authorised vehicles are allowed in the parking area.
  • Lanes of the parking area and pedestrian lanes shall be marked and be lit at 15 Lux.
  • Any vegetation in the parking area shall be trimmed to ensure good visibility.
  • The site shall be manned or video-controlled 24/7.
  • Requirements for CCTV under the section ‘perimeter’ of this level of security shall also apply for the purpose of CCTV at the parking area.

Entry/Exit

  • Entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be lit at 25 Lux and be secured by gates with under-climbing and over-climbing protection or by barriers with over and under climbing protection supplemented by bollards.
  • CCTV providing good image quality shall be installed and working at all entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area. Entry and exit points including pedestrian entry and exit points shall be monitored in real time.
  • Requirements for CCTV under the section ‘perimeter’ of this level of security shall also apply for the purpose of CCTV at entry and exit points.
  • Entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured through intrusion prevention and detection mechanisms such as turnstiles for pedestrians at minimum 1.80 metres high. Points of access to services such as toilets, restaurants and shops shall be equipped with tripod turnstiles when there is a direct access between the parking area and those services.
  • The entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be equipped with license plate recognition technology. When exiting the safe and secure parking area, the security staff shall verify if the license plate matches the entry and exit verification system identifier, e.g. tickets, RFID readers or QR codes. Records of vehicles entering and exiting the safe and secure parking area shall be saved in accordance with the applicable national or Union legislation.
  • The entry and exit points of the safe and secure parking area shall be secured via a two-step verification system comprising the checks of the licence plate and an additional relevant method chosen by the safe and secure parking area which would allow identification and verification of the drivers, any person accompanying a driver and any other authorised person entering the parking.
  • Any potential gatehouse shall be able to withstand an external attack, including a closing mechanism for the doors of the guardhouse.

Staff procedures

  • Based on an annual risk assessment and without prejudice to national legislation establishing additional requirements, a security plan shall be in place to examine the particular risks faced by the safe and secure parking area due to factors such as its location, types of clients, traffic safety conditions, crime rates and general security considerations.
  • Based on an annual risk assessment and without prejudice to national legislation establishing additional requirements, a business continuity plan shall be in place. It shall include detailed measures on how to respond to disruptive incidents and maintain delivery of critical activities during an incident. The management of the safe and secure parking area shall be able to demonstrate the implementation of those measures.
  • A procedure shall be in place for cases where unauthorised vehicles are parked in the safe and secure parking area. That procedure shall be clearly displayed on the safe and secure parking area.
  • Assistance to users shall be available 24/7
  • The reporting of incidents and crimes to the security staff and police shall be facilitated thanks to the display of a clear procedure at the safe and secure parking area.
  • A person responsible for staff procedures shall be appointed.
  • A technical user manual shall be used.
  • Alarm response procedures shall be put in place.
  • The parking area management system shall be prepared for DATEX II data transfer.
  • Secure pre-booking shall be available via phone, contact forms, email, apps or booking platforms. If pre-booking is offered via apps or similar booking systems, data transmission must happen in real time.

Mandatory services

  • Separate toilets and showers for male and for female users shall be available and working. Showers shall provide warm water.
  • Water taps shall be available and working and providing warm water. Hand soap shall be provided free of charge.
  • Waste bins shall be available on site and be regularly emptied.
  • Toilets, showers and water basins shall be cleaned and checked daily at regular intervals. The cleaning schedule shall be displayed.
  • Snacks and drinks shall be available for purchase 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • A dining area for drivers shall be available.
  • Internet connection shall be available free of charge.
  • Electrical sockets shall be available for personal use..
  • Clear signs shall be provided in order to ensure safe traffic movement at the parking facility.
  • Emergency contacts shall be displayed at the parking facility at least in the national official language and in English. They shall be supported by easily understandable pictograms.

Optional services

  • Restaurant 24/7 at or near the site
  • Dangerous goods accepted or not
  • Separate dangerous goods parking
  • Picnic tables
  • For countries with relevant weather conditions: equipment for snow & ice removal from the truck
  • Toiletry articles for purchase
  • Basic work equipment for purchase at or near the site
  • Technical emergency procedures available (e.g. repair service nearby)
  • Laundry at the site or nearby
  • Shelter against rain and sun for persons
  • Shops nearby
  • Snack bar with simple meals nearby
  • Fuel station at the site or nearby
  • Vending machines
  • Spare part shop at the site or nearby
  • Specific dietary food available
  • Capacity of the truck parking area (number of places)
  • Medical assistance nearby
  • Hotel at the site or nearby
  • Pharmacy nearby
  • Leisure facilities for drivers
  • Truck wash at the site or nearby
  • Police station nearby
  • Toll collect system vending machine available

The Standard’s detailed technical specifications and the EU Parking Standard Audit Checklist can be downloaded below.

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