Watching the watchdogs debate private parking

The British Parking Association defends the use of signage on BBC consumer show

Patrick Troy on Watchdog

Patrick Troy, chief executive of the British Parking Association (BPA), appeared on the BBC consumer programme Watchdog on 19 April to answer questions raised by a case involving allegedly unclear signage at a shopping centre car park in Stockport.

The programme reported the case of motorist Martin Cutts, who was issued a £100 parking ticket when using the surface car park serving the Peel Centre. The parking ticket was issued by Excel Parking Services because he had failed to pay for...

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