Key Takeaways
- Drivers to receive five minutes to decide on parking and 10 minutes to leave after session ends.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduces new code of practice for private car parks.
- Measures aim to protect consumers from unfair parking charges.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined new rules designed to prevent what he calls ‘rip-off’ private parking fines, aiming to give drivers more time and clarity when using private car parks in England, Scotland and Wales.
Under the new code of practice, motorists will be granted a minimum of five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave their vehicle after the end of their parking session, before facing a fine.
Burnham, in a bid to ease the cost of living and provide a ‘fairer’ deal for consumers, stated that these measures are part of a series of ‘everyday fixes’ to address everyday issues faced by the public.
The new rules are expected to provide greater protection against what Burnham describes as unfair charges, ensuring that drivers have a clearer understanding of their rights and responsibilities when using private car parks.
The prime minister emphasized that these changes are part of a broader effort to make everyday life more affordable for the British public, addressing concerns over rising costs and ensuring that consumers are treated fairly.
The new code of practice is set to be implemented across private car parks in England, Scotland and Wales, with Burnham promising that these measures will help to prevent what he terms as ‘rip-off’ charges.
While the specifics of the code of practice have not been fully detailed, Burnham has highlighted the importance of these changes in providing a fairer deal for motorists and reducing the incidence of unfair parking fines.
The measures are part of a wider strategy to address consumer concerns and provide greater transparency and protection in the private parking industry.
