New government code of practice aims to stop unfair parking charges

The government has launched a consultation on a new code to stop people being “unfairly penalised” by private car park operators.

It follows concerns raised by drivers including Rosey Hudson, who was asked to pay £1,906 for taking more than five minutes to pay in a car park in Derby.

The government said the new Private Parking Code of Practice “aims to create a fairer, more transparent private parking system”.

The British Parking Association, one of two trade associations that oversees the industry, has said it will work closely with the government throughout the consultation.

Local growth minister and Nottingham North and Kimberley MP Alex Norris said:…