Fairer Toll and Parking Enforcement – Protect Drivers from Excessive Fines

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

All drivers must be allowed a fair period to pay original toll or parking fees before any fines are applied. Excessive, opportunistic fines must not be escalated to CCJs years later with added interest or fees, as this causes undue financial harm, stress, and long-term hardship for ordinary drivers.

Car parks (private and council-run) must display clear signage showing payment is required and the maximum stay allowed. If machines are broken, signs must state the preferred alternative payment method or confirm no payment is required. Where signage is unclear or missing, only the original parking fee should be reclaimed. Penalties must be capped at £10–£20, ensuring fines are proportionate. Excessive fines for minor oversights, such as a £2 unpaid charge, are unfair.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

There are already open petitions on these issues:

Increase regulation of parking signage
Increase regulation of parking signage

Require car parks to have an on-site payment point
Require car parks to have an on-site payment point

Create a set of standards for private parking firms that ensure transparency
Create a set of standards for private parking firms that ensure transparency

Timeline

2 Sep 2025	Petition opened for signatures
12 Sep 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Sep 2025

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