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Introduce a mandatory 15-minute grace period in all car parks
The Government should require all council and private car parks to adopt a single, mandatory grace period of 15 minutes. This rule should replace all existing “grace” and “consideration” periods to create one clear, universal standard.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 523/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 523/100,000
Background
Car parks use unclear terms such as “grace” and “consideration” periods, with times ranging from 5 to 20 minutes. These inconsistencies can create confusion and lead to unfair parking charges. Introducing a universal, mandatory 15-minute grace period to replace all varied systems would improve transparency, provide clarity for motorists, prevent accidental fines, and ensure fair, consistent treatment.