Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced new regulations to protect drivers from unfair private parking charges. The rules include grace periods for leaving car parks and caps on fines for minor administrative errors.
Why it matters
These changes aim to curb predatory practices by private parking operators and provide legal recourse for motorists facing excessive penalties.
Image source, PA Media By Faarea Masud Business reporter Published 15 minutes ago Drivers will be given the right to challenge "rip off" private parking charges and more grace when using private providers under new rules set out by Andy Burnham.
The Prime Minister announced the changes after drivers repeatedly raised concerns penalties issued by private providers were too harsh and left motorists unfairly penalised.
In one case, a woman was taken to court in a £1,906 claim after taking longer than five minutes to pay at a car park in Derby . The charge was eventually dropped .
Private car parks already have an industry code of practice, but the RAC motoring group said the government's changes would protect drivers from the "poor practices of some private parking companies".
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