Summary
The government is starting a consultation to introduce a new Private Parking Code of Practice to make parking charges fairer. This comes after complaints from drivers who faced high fines, like Rosey Hudson, who was billed £1,906 for a delay in paying at a car park in Derby. The proposed code aims to prevent unfair parking fees and improve transparency and oversight in the private parking sector.
Key Facts
- The government wants to create a fairer system for private parking charges.
- Drivers like Rosey Hudson have been fined large amounts for minor delays.
- The new code seeks to prevent unfair charges due to mistakes or poor technology.
- Private parking firms currently self-regulate through two trade associations.
- Parking operators can get driver details from the DVLA to issue fines.
- A previous code from February 2022 was withdrawn due to legal challenges.
- The AA believes the new proposals do not sufficiently protect drivers.
- The government is consulting the public on the new code until 5 September.
