In good news for motorists across the UK, the DVLA are set to take in action in blocking 'rogue' parking firms from driver's data if they fail to obey a new set of rules.
The UK Government is cracking down on private parking firms that fine drivers more than £100 due to 'unfair charges'.
A new appeals process will be introduced and fines will be decreased meaning motorists won't be charged more than £50 at a time.
All parking firms most also must sign up to a new code of conduct that is set to be introduced.
The new rules will include a ten-minute grace period before a late fine can be issued, and a requirement for parking firms to clearly display pricing and terms and conditions.
Rogue firms which break these rules could be barred from requesting Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data, making them unable to pursue motorists for their charges through the post.
The major new proposals are aimed to target firms hiding behind "non-specific, pseudo-legal and aggressive language when pursuing motorists".
It will also give drivers more protection when they accidentally put in the wrong number plate.
Minister for Levelling Up Neil O'Brien MP said: "Private firms issue roughly 22,000 parking tickets every day, often adopting a system of misleading and confusing signage, aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees designed to extort money from motorists.
"The new Code Of Practice will set out a clear vision with the interests of safe motorists at its heart, while cracking down on the worst offenders who put other people in danger and hinder our emergency services from carrying out their duties."
Any firm who does not decide to stick with the code of conduct could see their access to driver's data taken away from the DVLA.
