Petitions/Introduce Regulation of Private Parking Practices
StatusClosed
Opened5 Feb 2025
Closes5 Aug 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We call for legislation to regulate the practices of private parking firms, including: - allowing pre-payment or payment at the time of departure - offering free or discounted parking for Blue Badge holders - exempting parking for medical emergencies from Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

Private parking companies may impose strict time limits to pay, which I think is penalizing drivers for factors beyond their control, like malfunctioning machines or queues. Additionally, in my view, Blue Badge holders and those in medical emergencies face unfair fines. I believe that by regulating these practices, the Government could promote fairness, accessibility, and protect vulnerable individuals from potential exploitation, ensuring the system works in the public's best interest.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Alice Macdonald
1Alice Macdonald MP
Norwich North
4
Matthew Pennycook
2Matthew Pennycook MP
Greenwich and Woolwich
3
Valerie Vaz
3Valerie Vaz MP
Walsall and Bloxwich
3
Lara Bird
4Lara Bird MP
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
3
Alex Burghart
5Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
2
Darren Jones
6Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
2
Gareth Thomas
7Gareth Thomas MP
Harrow West
2
Maria Eagle
8Maria Eagle MP
Liverpool Garston
2
Liam Conlon
9Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Liam Byrne
10Liam Byrne MP
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
1