The Private Parking Code of Practice will be applied to all existing car parks by 2026 (Image: Getty)
The vehicle retailer has highlighted a number of changes due to occur at throughout the UK in a bid to cut down on .
Introduced by the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC), all new private will need to follow the new rules whilst pre-existing sites have until 2026 to comply.
Chris Adams, Group Operations Director at Brindley Group, highlighted that the Private Parking Code of Practice requires all to give customers a grace period before they begin charging.
He explained: “The IPC and BPA have introduced a few main changes to make sure that motorists are being treated fairly, with the aim of raising standards and transparency for the benefit of drivers.
“The most notable rule being introduced is a 10-minute grace period. This allows for an additional 10 minutes at the end of your parking session, before a fine will be issued by either ANPR systems or a parking warden.”
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Under the new rules, all car parks must give drivers a 10-minute grace period before charging a fee (Image: Getty)
To make sure that all motorists are treated fairly, the Private Parking Code of Practice states that all car parks must feature a grace period of at least 10 minutes. This prevents drivers from having to pay when entering a car park, only to find that there are no spaces remaining.
Most car parks will be able to tell whether a motorist has exceeded the grace period via ANPR cameras, which can scan the number plate of a vehicle upon entry and exit.
As before, private parking companies are able to issue fines of up to £100, which can be reduced to £60 if it is paid within the first 14 days.
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The changes also make it easier for motorists to appeal any parking fines they think were unfair (Image: Getty)
Chris also highlighted that the new set of rules will also make it easier for motorists to appeal any parking fines they have.
He added: “As well as this, an Appeals Charter has been introduced, which creates clear parameters for a driver to appeal against a parking fine.
“Coupling this with consistent rules that private parking operators must abide by will mean that motorists are no longer being slapped with unfair parking charges with little recourse.”
The changes made in the Private Parking Code of Practice are set to help prevent motorists feeling confused and therefore breaking rules.
However, if a driver wishes to appeal a parking ticket that they think was unfairly issued, they will need to reach out to the operator of the car park.
If this is not successful, Brindley Group recommended that drivers appeal to the trade association that the parking company is a member of.