Motorists want an end to ‘self-policing’ by private parking industry, claims RAC

The survey showed that 73% of motorists understand that penalty charges may be necessary, but generally feel they are excessive or disproportionate

The survey showed that 73% of motorists understand that penalty charges may be necessary, but generally feel they are excessive or disproportionate

Drivers overwhelmingly support government regulation of the private parking sector, says the RAC. Almost three-quarters (73%) of members of the RAC Opinion Panel said they see an end to the sector ‘self-policing’ through membership of a trade association.

The survey showed that 73% of motorists understand that penalty charges may be necessary, but generally feel they are excessive or disproportionate for the level of parking contravention. Of the remainder, a fifth (21%) claim that...

Subscribe today to read this article in full...

Benefits of subscribing to Parking Review Subscription + TransportXtra & TransportXtra.com

• 12 issues a year
• Essential reading for public and private sector parking professionals in the UK and beyond
• Hear it first, covering latest developments within Parking
• Written by leading experts. Independent, incisive comment and analysis on the parking scene
• Additional publications throughout the year covering
• Includes full online access to TransportXtra.com and searchable archive

Magazine + Online

Pay Monthly

£0.00

Fixed Term

1 Magazine every month,1 user £100.00 2 magazine every month, 2 digital users £220.00 5 magazine every month, 5 digital users £500.00 Montly: 1 Magazine every month, 1 user £12.00

 

Online Only

Pay Monthly

£16.25

Price shown ex VAT. Monthly subscription amount charged monthly to registered card.

Fixed Term

1 Year Subscription £130.00 30 Day Subscription £30.00 90 Day Subscription £60.00

Invoice option available on fixed-term subscription. Subscriptions begin from receipt of payment.