Parking

How to avoid damage to your car when parking

The insurance industry estimates there are more than 1,000 low-speed collisions every day in Britain. We explain how to avoid a parking prang

UK airport drop-off fees up by a third in just 12 months

Sixteen of the UK’s 20 busiest airports have increased the cost of dropping off passengers during the the last 12 months.

Number of private parking tickets predicted to reach record high

The RAC expects the number of private parking tickets issued in the UK last year to reach 17 million, up from the previous 14.4 million.

Why government-backed parking apps could alienate older drivers

New research finds that almost three million older drivers in Britain could be unable to access smartphone-based parking apps.

Parking rules: Where is it illegal to park your car?

We reveal the places where it's illegal to park your car in the UK, from double yellow lines to somebody else's driveway.

One in three drivers will avoid difficult parking spaces

Southampton was rated as the worst UK city for parking in new research, with Aberdeen emerging as the least stressful option.

The UK’s strangest and least-known parking laws

Our list of laws includes using cones or wheelie bins to reserve a parking space, and having an excessively dirty car number plate.

Wider parking spaces are top of drivers’ demands

Larger cars and the popularity of SUVs mean that many drivers struggle to fit their vehicle inside a standard parking bay.

Most motorists want to see SUV parking charges TRIPLED

A new survey reveals that most British drivers believe owners of large SUVs should pay more to park in cities.

Is it illegal to park across a home driveway?

What are your rights if a car has been parked across your driveway? We explain the law on residential street and driveway parking.