24 7 Parking Gives a Warning to Drivers About Parking Fine Increase

24 7 parking are sounding out the warning to motorist throughout London, if you drive a vehicle in London beware where you park for councils are reporting record profits from parking fines. It is reported that the council authorities made 328 million pounds in the previous year alone; more than triple the amount of money that was taken from offence’s caught by speeding cameras. There are above 265 local councils in the United Kingdom that at present has the authority to enforce the parking laws in their area and benefit from the total sum of the fines that they receive.

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London parking penalties saw some of the highest increases, with the councils in Kensington and Chelsea getting an average of 85 pounds for each penalty. The grand total for some of the area’s parking penalties reached a high of 41,869,000 pounds. This took place despite Government guidelines in place that stated that council authority should not be used in an effort to boost monies; independent transport groups voiced extreme displeasure at the sum of the money raised. Nick Mordin of 24 7 Parking noted that the fact that the councils are making a lot of money off their parking fines illustrates how critical it is for people to make plans in advance before coming into London. He also noted that it is unfair for drivers to be hit so hard with these fines, but that motorist during these trying times should plan in advance and use the help of a London parking service such as 24 7 Parking.

To find out more about 24 7 and their parking service you can visit their website, www. 247.com, or reach them by phone at 0207 183 7247.

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