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Private Parking rules are set to change, addressing the “5-minute rule” to protect motorists who struggle to pay within the timeframe. The changes come into effect on 17^th February 2025.

Their Beehive Lane site was awarded the Safer Parking Award and their Granby Street site earned the Award of Excellence, both displaying the highest standards in their parking facilities.

The landmark achievement recognises that both its car park and EV chargers are accessible for all users, an important step forward in accessibility in parking.

Meet and Greet parking is a popular service for those travelling by car to airports giving customers the choice of allowing companies to park their vehicle and have it ready for their return. However, many unsuspecting motorists have returned from their travels to find their car has been in the hands of dishonest individuals, who are often not even insured and who target passengers with low prices and then use their vehicles illegally or drive them recklessly. Some wait days for the return of their pride and joy causing unnecessary stress at the end of what should’ve been a relaxing or productive trip.

The University of Bradford has once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations

The site continues to demonstrate the highest standards of truck stop safety.

Dacorum Borough Council has once again demonstrated the highest standards across their parking operations

The Forum Trust Norwich has once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations.

The London Borough of Bromley has once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations.

The newly established Panel is set to oversee the UK’s private parking Sector Single Code of Practice (the Code). A key priority will be to urgently review the recent media case where a motorist was being taken to court after taking longer than 5 minutes to pay for parking, this has been dubbed the five minute payment rule.

The British Parking Association (BPA) was reassured to see Josh Babarinde MP for Eastbourne address the House of Commons in support of the newly proposed Vehicle Compliance Management Act (VCMA). The Act, which seeks to modernise and streamline vehicle compliance regulations, represents a significant step forward for the parking and vehicle management industry in the UK.

The Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton has once again demonstrated the highest standards across their parking operations