Petition · Department for Transport
Increase the government limit on council parking fines
Closed
124 signatures
What the petition asks
Increase the limit council can impose for illegal parking to fund more enforcement and keep our roads and pavements clear of bad drivers.
Illegal parking is incredibly common all over the country, we think the fines arent big enough to act as a deterrent and also not big enough to fund effective enforcement.
We think the current fine of £70 (or £35 if paid within 2 weeks) outside of London doesn't cover costs and makes recruiting wardens (civil enforcement officers) difficult due to low wages.
We think this means our streets are clogged with bad drivers abandoning their vehicles wherever they feel unlikely to get fined.
We think the current fine of £70 (or £35 if paid within 2 weeks) outside of London doesn't cover costs and makes recruiting wardens (civil enforcement officers) difficult due to low wages.
We think this means our streets are clogged with bad drivers abandoning their vehicles wherever they feel unlikely to get fined.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
124
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
23 Jul 2025
Closed
23 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.