Fairer parking drive as governments crackdown on unjust charges
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Motorists, families, and private parking operators are set to benefit from improved standards, as a consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice is launched today.바카라 사이트�
Over 35 million people across the UK rely on their cars for everyday life 바카라 사이트� from commuting to caring responsibilities 바카라 사이트� but the fear of being hit with unfair parking charges has eroded trust between drivers and some operators.바카라 사이트�
The strengthened Code aims to create a fairer, more transparent private parking system that supports local economies, high streets, and businesses 바카라 사이트� delivering on commitments in the government바카라 사이트檚 Plan for Change.바카라 사이트�
To better support drivers in vulnerable or stressful situations, such as attending hospital appointments, a new rule is being considered that would uphold appeals where motorists had no reasonable choice but to breach parking terms.바카라 사이트�
Proposals will ensure fair treatment for motorists and introduce common-sense standards across the industry, including clear signage and mandatory grace periods. These measures will help prevent charges caused by issues like payment machine errors, accidental typos, or poor mobile signal.바카라 사이트�
Local Growth Minister Alex Norris said:바카라 사이트�
From shopping on your local high street to visiting a loved one in hospital, parking is part of everyday life. But too many people are being unfairly penalised.바카라 사이트�
That바카라 사이트檚 why our Code will tackle misleading tactics and confusing processes, bringing vital oversight and transparency to raise standards across the board. This is another example of how we are fixing the things that really impact people바카라 사이트檚 day-to-day lives, as part of the Plan for Change.바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트�
The number of parking charges issued is at a record high 바카라 사이트�12.8 million vehicle keeper requests were made last year, a 673% increase since 2012. While this partly reflects more parking spaces, the current system lacks independent oversight and sufficient transparency.바카라 사이트�
At present, operators can avoid sanctions for poor practice, leaving motorists vulnerable to unfair or incorrect charges. The new compliance framework will ensure accountability. Under proposals, operators who breach the Code may lose access to DVLA data required to issue parking charges.바카라 사이트�
The Code will strike a balance바카라 사이트攑rotecting motorists while enabling compliant operators to run efficient, value-for-money car parks.
It marks another step the government is taking to repair Britain바카라 사이트檚 transport and save people time and money, following the allocation of 拢1.6 billion funding this year to help local authorities resurface roads and fix the equivalent of up to seven million extra potholes, with an additional 拢24 billion set aside to build new roads and keep drivers moving over the next five years.바카라 사이트�
The eight-week consultation also seeks views on:바카라 사이트�
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Appropriate caps for parking charges and debt recovery fees바카라 사이트�
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Improvements to second-stage appeals바카라 사이트�
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Requirements for operators to share data with government to inform future updates to the Code
The consultation is open for eight weeks and available here.