Overview
- Press Association analysis of DVLA data shows 15.9 million tickets were issued by private operators in the year to the end of September, a 17% rise from 13.6 million.
- Around 48,000 tickets were being issued each day between June and September, according to the RAC.
- At the current £100 maximum charge, drivers could collectively face nearly £4.4 million in penalties per day.
- Enforcement relies on DVLA record requests that cost £2.50 each, with 188 firms seeking owner details in the latest quarter and ParkingEye purchasing 643,000 records.
- Motoring groups cite confusing signage, problematic payment machines and aggressive debt collection, while a 2024 voluntary industry code drew criticism for lacking caps on charges and debt-fee reforms.