Private Parking Fines in Britain Hit Record High of 41,000 Daily

Calls for reform grow as private companies issue millions of tickets, with penalties costing drivers up to £4.1 million per day.

Between July and September 2024, private parking firms issued 3.8 million tickets, marking a 14% increase from the same period in 2023.
The daily average of 41,052 tickets is more than double the number recorded in 2018, with fines reaching up to £100 each.
Critics accuse private parking companies of using unclear signage, aggressive debt collection practices, and excessive fees.
A government-backed code of conduct aimed at reforming the sector was shelved in 2022 after a legal challenge, leaving gaps in regulation.
Motoring groups and the RAC Foundation are urging the government to implement long-delayed reforms to protect drivers from unfair practices.