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The Private Parking Code of Practice has been withdrawn

05 September 2022

The Private Parking Code of Practice, which formed part of a government plan to reduce maximum private parking fines from £100 to £50 (except for those who parked in Blue Badge bays without a badge), create a fairer appeal system and providing a grace period for lateness in paying fines, has been withdrawn. 

The withdrawal will be temporary and is ‘pending review of the levels of private parking charges and additional fees’ according to the government website. 

RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes commented on the withdrawal of the code, “The new private parking code of practice was designed specifically to make things fairer for drivers and end some of the worst practices in the sector. It’s deeply disappointing that the code has been temporarily withdrawn which now almost certainly means yet more delays in it being introduced. Drivers have a right to feel infuriated.

“The fact that parking companies take issue with the capping of charge notices and debt recovery fees shows precisely why both the code and the cap are needed.

“For too long, some companies have been allowed to prey mercilessly on drivers who might make an honest mistake and then have to face both over-zealous enforcement and threatening debt recovery letters. The Government must stand up to these companies and get the code over the line so we finally have fair and transparent enforcement in the private parking sector.”

We at Marshall Leasing are always interested in the latest developments in parking rules and regulations which might impact our clients and colleagues and we trust that you find this information useful.  

If you would like assistance from our team of experts, please get in touch with us at info@marshall-leasing.co.uk or by calling 01480 414541. 

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