Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines
Summary
New rules will give drivers in the UK five minutes to decide to park and 10 minutes to leave before getting a fine from private car parks. The government aims to protect drivers from unfair charges by setting clearer rules and allowing some mistakes to be appealed without a fine.Key Facts
- Drivers get 5 minutes to decide to park and 10 extra minutes to leave before being fined.
- The new code will apply across England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Private parking fines in the UK reached a record 16.9 million in 2025-26, up 17% from the previous year.
- Fines will be canceled for honest mistakes like checking directions, emergencies, or broken ticket machines.
- Smaller errors, such as wrong permit display, will have a £20 maximum charge on appeal.
- The maximum parking fine remains £100, despite calls to reduce it to £50.
- The government will consult next year about reducing or removing extra fees added when fines go unpaid.
- Consumer group Which? says the new rules don’t go far enough to stop unfair parking practices.
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