New rules announced by the prime minister will allow drivers to challenge excessive private parking charges and introduce a grace period, targeting the record 17 million tickets issued in 2025/26.
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01Summary
- 01Drivers will have the right to challenge 'rip-off' private parking fines and receive more grace time under rules announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- 02A record 17 million private parking tickets were issued in 2025/26, a 17% increase from the previous year, according to RAC analysis.
- 03Each charge can reach up to £100, with drivers potentially facing over £4.6m in fines daily, based on data from the Press Association and RAC Foundation.
- 04The new code will apply in England, Scotland, and Wales, with operators risking loss of access to DVLA data for non-compliance.
- 05The government will consult on banning debt recovery fees, following recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority.
02Why it matters
These changes directly affect anyone who uses private car parks, offering stronger protection against aggressive fines and reducing the risk of being penalised for minor errors like mistyping a number plate.
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