Petition · past parliament

Fine drivers who park in parent & toddler spaces, but don't have a child present

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

Its shocking how many people abuse the 'parent and toddler' spaces in car parks. After giving birth and trying to find one of these spaces at a local shopping centre, I witnessed a man park his brand new 4x4 in one so he didn't get it scratched. This behaviour needs to stop as its not fair.
We fine drivers who park in a disabled parking space, so more should be done to fine people who use parent and toddler spaces when they don't have children present. Most parking spaces aren't big enough to get big car seats out. Should Women really have to walk a mile to get to the shops after giving birth? I suggest we give parents permits and enforce fines to drivers who take advantage of these big spaces. Like we do with those who park in designated disabled spaces.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This would be the responsibility of car park operators and local councils, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

10 Nov 2017 Petition opened for signatures
17 Nov 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Nov 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.