Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced new rules aimed at ending excessive private parking charges and providing more grace to drivers using private parking providers. Drivers will be able to challenge harsh penalties and have a guaranteed 5-minute grace period to decide whether to park and a 10-minute window to leave without facing a penalty.
Charges will be canceled for issues beyond drivers' control, such as vehicle breakdowns, honest mistakes like checking directions, or medical emergencies. Maximum charges will be capped at £20 on appeal for minor oversights, and a freeze will be placed on the maximum charge at £100, matching the current private parking Code of Practice.
Operators who violate these rules risk losing access to DVLA data. The government aims to provide drivers with better protections and independent oversight of the private parking industry.
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