Parking Archives

Advice

Motoring Research team - April 2, 2024 1

From double yellow lines to someone else's driveway, we explain the places where it's illegal to park your car in Britain.

Advice

Motoring Research team - October 30, 2023 1

From using a price comparison website to renting a driveway, our guide will save you money and stress when it comes to car parking.

Advice

Motoring Research team - October 9, 2023 1

There are many reasons you could appeal a parking fine, including unclear signs or incorrect details on the ticket. Read our quick guide.

Advice

Motoring Research team - August 4, 2023 0

Our list of strange parking laws includes using cones or bins to reserve a space, and leaving your car more than 50cm from the kerb.

Advice

Motoring Research team - July 10, 2023 0

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

Advice

Motoring Research team - March 24, 2023 0

What are your rights if somebody has parked in front of your driveway? We explain the law on residential street and driveway parking.

Car News

John Redfern - September 13, 2021 0

An AA survey has found cash is still the preferred way for UK drivers to pay for parking, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Opinion

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - June 17, 2021 0

The rise in the number of car parks requiring a registration number before parking spells the end for a common British act of kindness.

Advice

John Redfern - June 8, 2021 0

Using the ‘save my parking’ feature in Google Maps can prevent the worry of trying to find your car. This is how to use it.

Advice

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - February 22, 2021 0

There's a big difference between bad parking and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position. Here's what you need to know about the offence.

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