AROUND 35,000 parking fines are being slapped on motorists every day — as ministers drag their heels over promises to tackle rogue operators.
Government data revealed 9.7million tickets were issued by private companies in just nine months last year.
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This means drivers will typically have been hit for £100 penalties — despite concerns over confusing signs and thuggish enforcement.
The Parking (Code of Practice) Bill was set to bring in legislation — including capping fines at £50.
But, five years after getting Royal Assent, it still has not come in due to delays and legal challenges.
Pointing to the five-year delay, the motoring research charity director Steve Gooding said: “Ministers would do well to consider how their performance looks to the many millions of drivers who’ve been issued with a ticket since the law was enacted.
“What’s needed is a swift dose of hurry-up treatment in this election year if those voters are not to be left feeling badly let down.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities completed a fresh call for evidence in October ahead of more consultations.
A DLUHC spokesperson said: “We remain committed to introducing the private parking code of practice to help improve the regulation of the private parking system.
“We have recently concluded a call for evidence and will consult on elements of the code in due course.
“The Government continues to work with the industry and consumer groups to reissue the code as quickly as possible.