Burnham Introduces New Parking Rules to Curb Unfair Charges
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Andy Burnham has announced a set of rules that give drivers the right to challenge private parking charges. Under the new framework, motorists are granted a guaranteed five‑minute period to decide whether to park, and a ten‑minute window to leave without penalty. The rules also cancel charges for unavoidable incidents such as vehicle breakdowns and cap the appeal fee at £20 for mistakes like forgetting a permit. These measures aim to formalise the process amid rising complaints across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rule
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- Andy Burnham
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- announced new parking charge rules
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- drivers facing private parking charges
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- Oct 20, 00:00
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- Oct 20, 05:30
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- Oct 20, 06:02
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Drivers will have the right to challenge private parking charges and receive more grace under new rules announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The changes include a guaranteed five-minute window to decide whether to park and a ten-minute grace period to leave without penalty. Charges will be cancelled for issues beyond driver control, such as vehicle breakdowns or medical emergencies, and for honest mistakes like checking directions. A maximum appeal fee of £20 will be introduced for common errors, and the overall charge cap will be frozen at £100. The measures follow RAC analysis showing a record 17 million private parking tickets were issued in 2025/2026, with drivers potentially facing over £4.6 million in daily charges.
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