Guidance

Private Parking Code of Practice

The Code of Practice sets out the requirements that private parking operators must follow when enforcing parking restrictions in England, Scotland and Wales.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 7 February 2022

This publication was withdrawn on 7 June 2022

Private Parking Code of Practice is temporarily withdrawn pending review of the levels of private parking charges and additional fees.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Private Parking Code of Practice

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Private Parking Code of Practice: explanatory document – how was it developed and what will it change?

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In response to widespread concerns about the poor practice and behaviour of some parking operators, the government supported the Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019, which was introduced by Sir Greg Knight MP. It requires the creation of a Code of Practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parking facilities.

A draft of the Code of Practice was laid before Parliament on 7 February 2022. Both Houses of Parliament have 40 days from this date during which they may resolve not to approve the Code. A copy of the draft Code laid before Parliament is attached, along with an explanatory document that sets out the changes the Code will bring in and the impact that these changes will have.

Published 7 February 2022