Drivers want government to act on private parking

RAC survey reveals frustration official code of practice not enacted

RAC head of policy Simon Williams Simon Williams

RAC head of policy Simon Williams Simon Williams

Drivers are frustrated that the Private Parking Code of Practice is still not in force five years after an act of parliament was passed to clamp down on rogue operators, says the RAC.

Eight-in-10 drivers (84%) questioned by the RAC say it’s not right that, due to legal challenges from private parking operators and debt recovery companies, the official code still has not been introduced.

Asked if private parking firms treat those who contravene parking rules fairly, only 2% of respondents...

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