Councils have been accused of treating drivers as a cash cow through punishing parking penalty notices, which are typically around £50 but can be as much as £160 in London.
Stacey's profession does not have the best reputation amongst the British public and many have experienced discovering the infamous plastic yellow notice tucked under the windscreen wiper
Motorists are set to benefit from a new 10-minute grace period during which they will not be charged, as well as new standards for signage and a single set of rules for parking operators on private land.