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Parking Offences: Fines

Asked by Lisa SmartLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 May 2025UIN 52360

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether they will consider introducing a requirement for companies issuing parking tickets by post to use signed-for delivery services in order to provide proof of receipt.

Answered by Alex Norris

The government is aware of concerns regarding the poor practises on some parking operators.

The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 places a duty on the Government to prepare a Code of Practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parking facilities.

We will be launching a consultation in due course.

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