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Drivers face higher drop-off fees at more than half of UK’s busiest airports

Drivers dropping off people at UK airports will be facing some of the highest charges on record this summer.

fines and penalties 18 Jul

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Fleets urged to engage with private parking consultation

Fleet decision-makers are being encouraged to highlight the issues they face with fines from private parking companies in a new Government consultation.

Parking fines 18 Jul

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New Government rules suggested for private parking firms criticised

A consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice, which aims to create a fairer, more transparent system, has been launched.

Parking fines 13 Jul

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Record number of parking fines as DfT issues scam text message warning

Private parking companies issued a record 14.4 million tickets to drivers in a single year, new Government data suggests.

fines and penalties 9 Jul

Pile of pound coins on top of £5, £10 and £20 notes

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Record-breaking fine imposed on fleet for repeated overloading offences

A record-breaking fine has been imposed on a fleet for repeated overloading offences, following a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.

overloading 2 Jul

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Major disparity in number of yellow box junction fines issued by councils

Three councils outside London and Cardiff were responsible for issuing six-in-10 yellow box junction fines last year, according to new analysis from the RAC.

fines and penalties 26 Jun

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Huge surge in parking fines for diplomatic vehicles

The number of PCNs issued to diplomatic vehicles along red routes in London increased by 96% between 2021 and 2024, new research suggests.

fines and penalties 30 May

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Plan to hike congestion charge by 20% | Discounts for electric fleets

Views are being sought to increase a daily congestion charge by 20%, from £15 to £18, with discounts planned for a range of electric vehicles.

Transport for London (TfL) 27 May

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Ban on HGVs over 7.5 tonnes using Severn Crossing takes effect

Following safety inspections, deterioration to the supporting cables was identified.

National Highways 27 May

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Fleets urged to employ “robust” fine management processes

Parking fines remain the most common penalty, accounting for 52% of all fines across fleets, according to new data from Hudson Kapel.

fines and penalties 19 May

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Trade body defends parking companies after AA and RAC criticism

A trade association for private parking companies has defended the sector in the face of fierce criticism by the RAC and AA.

fines and penalties 28 Apr

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DVLA driver data request rise suggests record year for parking fines

Requests to the DVLA from car park management companies for vehicle keeper details hit 7.2 million in the first half of the last financial year.

fines and penalties 25 Apr

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Allstar offers fleet parking payment solution

Allstar has unveiled a new service for its customers, enabling them to pay for parking at more than 13,500 parking locations across the UK.

Allstar 15 Apr

Operation Tramline unmarked HGV on motorway

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Unmarked fleet of HGVs help police spot 51,500 driving offences (video)

Called Operation Tramline, officers from 35 police forces have used the plain white National Highways HGVs since the initiative was first launched in 2015.

National Highways 8 Apr

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More councils consider cashless payment for parking to save costs

While a number of councils have converted some or all of their car parks to cashless sites, more local authorities are looking at following suit, says the AA.

fines and penalties 25 Mar

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Car clocked travelling 111mph over 50mph speed limit

The level of speeding on UK roads has been revealed with one motorist caught travelling at 161mph on a 50mph stretch of the A303 in Somerset.

safety and risk management 13 Feb

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Drivers caught out by ‘confusing’ bus lanes

Councils are being urged to issue warning letters for first-time offenders who drive in a bus lane rather than issuing fines to drivers.

fines and penalties 29 Jan

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Review promised after five-minute parking fine

Private parking companies have promised to change the rules to ensure motorists are not penalised if they do not pay to park within five minutes.

fines and penalties 13 Jan

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Unmarked HGVs catch thousands of drivers breaking the law (video)

Ten years after the first unmarked HGVs began patrolling the strategic road network, the police are continuing to catch thousands of drivers breaking the law.

safety & compliance 13 Jan