Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

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 concerns were raised that penalties issued by private providers were too harsh and left motorists unfairly punished.

The new rules include a cancellation of charges for honest mistakes such as stopping to check directions and for non-payment due to broken ticket machines. Drivers will also get…