Private parking consultation now live
UK fleets are being urged to take part in a new government-led private parking consultation.
The consultation is being held with a view to introducing a new private parking code of practice in response to spiralling numbers of fines and complaints.
Contributions are welcome until 5 September.
This comes after fleets have seen the number of parking fines received surge in recent years, with a webinar hosted by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) revealing that more than half of all fines handed to fleet driver are parking related.
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AFP board member Julie Summerell, said: “Dealing with private parking fines is one of the biggest complaints heard across the AFP. They have been growing quickly in number and some parking companies are becoming less and less flexible when it comes to everything from queries to appeals, so any opportunity for positive change – such as this new consultation – should be welcomed.”
She continued: “The consultation document shows DVLA vehicle keeper data requests made by parking companies increased from 1.9 million in 2012 to 12.8 million in 2024, which provides some indication of the growth that has been seen and the increasing amount of work that parking fines are creating for fleets.
“It does very much feel as though change is needed and we’d urge fleets to share their experiences with the government, especially their views on ideas such as a standardised appeals process, caps on charges, clearer signage and a single independent appeals body.”
