Parking rules and fines have always been strict.
But this isn’t an excuse to park illegally. There are rules on when and where you can park on UK roads and car parks. Here’s what you need to know.
The Government has scrapped the Code of Practice it introduced to stop poor practice and behaviour from private parking firms.
The code set out a 50% reduction on parking fines from private firms if they’re paid within 14 days.
Private parking firms would only be able to charge between £50 and £70 for a parking charge too.
The amount would depend on the severity of the infringement.
It also introduced other codes of practice for private parking firms to adhere to, such as:
Giving motorists a 10-minute grace period before issuing a late charge
Allowing motorists a ‘cooling off’ period of five minutes so they can change their mind about their parking spot if they want to
Clearly displaying their parking prices, and the terms and conditions of their car park
Not charging excessive debt collection fees for late tickets – reports say these can reach £70
Now, private parking operators may be able to charge up to £100 for a parking charge, with the potential for extra charges if you can’t pay your fine.
This is a blanket charge for any parking offence, from returning to your car slightly late to leaving a car illegally parked for several days.
The Code of Practice is now pending a review of private parking charges and any additional charges.
For more details read the consultation on GOV.UK..