Drivers to Get 10-Minute ‘Grace Period’ in Private Car Parks Before Being Fined

Private parking operators will implement the changes in full, including a parking charge cap, by December 2026. Drivers who overstay their time in private cars parks by a few minutes will be able to avoid fines, following the introduction of a 10-minute “grace period.” Brought in by the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC), the code will apply to the entire private parking sector. Private car parks will allow a 10-minute grace period before handing out fines to drivers. Motorists will also see a cap introduced...