Private parking firms are expected to issue 14.5 million tickets to drivers in Britain this year, with just five companies responsible for nearly half of them. The RAC found that car park management firms requested 7.2 million driver information updates from the DVLA in six months, representing an average of 41,000 requests per day. The top five parking companies issuing tickets are ParkingEye, Euro Car Parks, Horizon Parking, Smart Parking, and APCOA Parking. If the current rate continues, drivers may face a daily total cost of £4.1 million, with each ticket potentially costing up to £100.

Fake QR codes appeared on parking signs in Warwick and Kenilworth, directing drivers to a fraudulent website for payment. Warwickshire District Council removed the stickers and alerted community wardens and CCTV teams. RingGo, the parking app provider, warned users that they do not use QR codes on their signs and urged people to report any suspected scam codes to local authorities. Residents suggested abandoning parking apps and returning to cash machines, but the council will continue to operate ticket machines in off-street car parks.

Liverpool Council's plan to charge for on-street parking until 23:00 has been opposed by nearly 90% of those consulted, with concerns that the change would negatively impact the night-time economy and increase costs for low-paid workers. The council claims that ending free parking after 18:00 is necessary due to businesses now operating later and Everton's stadium creating more pressure on parking spaces, but many who took part in the consultation believe it would have a negative impact and lead to congestion, air quality and road safety issues.

Angela Haley, 64, was fined £200 by Excel Parking for allegedly parking without payment in a Derby car park. However, Haley claimed that she followed the guidelines and paid over the phone after initially experiencing issues with the machine. Despite providing proof, including confirmation texts, phone calls to the company, and a bank statement showing the payment, Excel Parking denied her appeal. Haley continued to fight against the fine through the Independent Appeals Service (IAS) and eventually won, with the reason for the fine revealed as not paying within a five-minute window.