Two new laws will impact road users this October (Image: Getty)
British motorists may be unaware that two new have come into effect today – October 1, 2024.
Major new updates to private rules are introduced through a new charter while changes to the will impact almost all electric car owners.
It is hoped the introduction of a new private parking code of practice and stop firms from ripping off drivers.
The new code introduced a range of updates with Britons set to benefit from clearer signage, a grace period and even an appeals charter.
Meanwhile, energy price cap increase will see bills rise for electric car owners with individuals set to pay a little extra every time they charge.
New private parking rules are introduced today (Image: Getty)
Private parking code of practice – October 1
by the and the International Parking Community (IPA).
The BPA believes the new guidelines will “raise standards” for road users and help to “deliver greater transparency and consistency”.
The headline rule change is the on all fines. This means road users can return late to their parked vehicles and will not be issued a penalty until at least 10 minutes after their payment has expired.
The new rules will also provide “consistent rules for private parking operators” and require firms to install “clear signage to help motorists navigate parking on private land”.
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A new appeals charter will better help motorists raise any complaints over fees which may have been incorrectly issued.
Meanwhile, the new rules will maintain the £100 cap on private parking tickets, reduced to £60 if paid within two weeks.
The new code states that private parking operators will implement the new single Code by 1 October.
Meanwhile, all existing sites will have to be updated to follow the new criteria by December 2026.
Electric car charging costs are set to rise (Image: Getty)
Ofgem energy price cap – October 1
with electric car owners expected to feel the sting.
According to experts at , the price of charging an electric car at home will rise from £13.41 to £14.70.
A small £1.29 increase may look pretty harmless but with road users charging an EV around twice per week, costs can soon rise.
Over a calendar year, road users would have spent an their models.