Private parking firms on track to issue nearly 14.5m tickets to drivers in a year
Car park management companies have made 41,000 requests a day for vehicle keeper details in six months from April 2024
Drivers Express Frustration Over Delay in Government-Backed Private Parking Code of Practice
Drivers are increasingly frustrated that the government-backed Private Parking Code of Practice has still not been implemented, five years after becoming law.
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Drivers warned over QR code parking scams
The RAC advised motorists to make payments only with cash, cards or official apps.
Increased parking revenues a ‘cash cow’ as councils make nearly £1bn
Annual revenues from council parking operations in England have reached nearly £1 billion, new figures show.
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Car parking rule updates will save motorists fines for simple number plate errors
New rules have come into effect meaning drivers will find it easier to appeal or have tickets cancelled if they make simple errors keying in registration details when paying for parking.
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New parking code could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks
Private parking firms may have to offer motorists a 10-minute grace period when they overstay their ticket, according to new government proposals.
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MP’s recommend ban on pavement parking
The Government should introduce an outright ban on pavement parking across England, MPs have said today in a new report.
UK Could Enforce A Total Ban On Pavement Parking
Motorist across the United Kingdom may not be permitted to park on any part of the pavement in the future.
NCP Makes £700,000 a year from drivers without change
Car park operator NCP makes almost £700,000 a year from ticket machines that don’t give change back to motorists, it emerged in the High Court.
Top 10 Christmas parking tips
Christmas is great. Great for family, great for food, the list is almost endless. One thing it isn’t great for is driving. The festive period can spell havoc on the roads of Britain, especially when it comes to doing that all-important Christmas shopping. Thankfully, road safety charity IAM Roadsmart has Read more…
Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change
Millions of UK motorists may have to change the way they park if the government chooses to ban pavement parking, according to new research.