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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
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ByFaarea Masud
Business reporter
Updated 40 minutes ago
Drivers will be given the right to challenge "rip-off" private parking charges and more grace when using private providers under new rules set out by Andy Burnham.
The prime minister announced the changes after drivers repeatedly raised concerns penalties issued by private providers were too harsh and left motorists unfairly punished.
In one case, a woman was taken to court in a £1,906 claim after taking longer than…
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