Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-vows-end-to-rip-off-parking-charges-under-new-rulesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. New Rules Aim to End Rip-Off Private Parking Chargeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-vows-end-to-rip-off-parking-charges-under-new-ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-vows-end-to-rip-off-parking-charges-under-new-rules#u149394Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:46:59 +0000The government has introduced a new private parking code of practice designed to protect drivers from harsh penalties and unfair fines. Motorists will now receive a grace period of five minutes to decide whether to park and ten minutes to leave after a paid session ends. Parking penalties are capped at one hundred pounds under the crackdown. Officials say the changes target penalties that leave motorists feeling ripped off and unfairly punished across England, Scotland, and Wales.Why it mattersPrivate parking firms faced mounting criticism over excessive fines and aggressive enforcement practi