Private parking operators have to allow drivers enough time to pay to park

New parking sector panel updates BPA and IPC joint code of practice

The operation of parking on private land in order to give more protection to motorists who struggle to pay within the timeframe.

The parking sector’s two main trade associations have updated their joint code of practice to address concerns around what the media has dubbed ‘The 5-minute rule’.

From 17 February 2025, drivers using private car parks monitored by fixed camera technology such as automatic number plate recognition will have a safeguard in place if they experience...

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