Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Source: BBC ·
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
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Drivers will be given the right to challenge "rip off" private parking charges and more grace when using private providers under new rules set out by Andy Burnham. The Prime Minister announced the changes after drivers repeatedly raised concerns penalties issued by private providers were too harsh and left motorists unfairly penalised. In one case, a woman was taken to court in a £1,906 claim after taking longer than five minutes to pay at a car park in Derby . The charge was eventually dropped . Private car parks already have an industry code of practice, but the RAC motoring group said the government's changes would protect drivers from the "poor practices of some private parking companies". Burnham, the prime minister, said: "Being a few minutes late back to your car or typing one digit of your numberplate wrong shouldn't end with a hefty fine landing on your doormat. "These charges leave people feeling ripped off and out of pocket, so I'm putting a stop to them." a guaranteed 5…