Ban fines for parking overstays of less than one hour
Amend relevant legislation to stop parking companies from charging extortionate fines for those who overstay for less than an hour.
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Ban fines for parking overstays of less than one hour
Amend relevant legislation to stop parking companies from charging extortionate fines for those who overstay for less than an hour.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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Increase Footpath Parking Obstruction Fines to £150 Minimum.
We believe too many drivers are causing issues by obstructing footpaths and have not been deterred by fines, which can cause issues for the disabled, blind, families with small children and the safety of all people. Therefore, fines need strengthening as a Deterrent.
Ban fines for free flow toll roads until after reminders are sent
Stop unfair fines when drivers simply forget to pay tolls. Require toll enforcement to only charge the toll itself. Fines should only apply if reminders are ignored. Drivers shouldn’t face £25–£50 penalties for a £2 crossing just because they forgot.
Introduce mandatory fines for people parking in parent & child bays without kid
We want the Government to introduce mandatory fines for people who park in parent and child bays who do not have children with them. This should be in the same way people are fined for parking in a disabled bay without a disabled badge.
Excessive parking charges affecting small businesses
A resident is campaigning against high parking charges at a shopping parade with only 6 small shops, arguing that the cost discourages shopping locally and favours large supermarkets. The resident claims parking costs exceeded the price of their purchase.
Unregistered vehicles charged parking fines at private car park
A private car park is issuing parking fines to vehicles whose registrations were not recorded upon entry. Visitors are warned to register their vehicles to avoid penalties.