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Parking Offences: Fines

Commons · Question 19733 · Tabled 16 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 2 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has issued guidance on the use of digital payment methods, including QR codes, for parking penalty charge notices.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 2 Sep 2026

The Department is encouraging local authorities to consider the National Parking Platform, which enables motorists to use their preferred parking app across participating areas. This supports greater choice and competition, makes parking simpler for motor...