UK Parking Rules Updated to Protect Motorists

New rules are set to be introduced for private parking in the UK, providing drivers with greater protections against harsh fines. Following legal action against a motorist for exceeding a five-minute payment window, the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC) are revising their code of conduct, which will take effect by February 2025. The revisions aim to address concerns that motorists are unfairly penalized due to factors such as poor mobile signals or queues at payment machines. Additionally, the new rules could include a 10-minute grace period for late returns and improved appeal processes against penalties. BPA chief executive Andrew Pester highlighted the initiative as a commitment to raising standards in the parking sector, ensuring that genuine motorists are protected. The changes come amid reports of over 41,000 parking tickets being issued daily, raising concerns about the fairness of existing practices.