First, double-check your local council’s parking rules. Some areas already have higher fines, like London’s £130 for serious offenses, so you might already be paying more than you think. Second, never assume you’ll “be right back”—that’s the parking fairy’s trigger phrase for a fine. And third, if you do get a ticket, pay within 14 days. That discount will be your only friend in this scenario.
Honestly, the best advice? Walk more. Or take the bus. I know, I know—that’s the equivalent of telling a caffeine addict to drink chamomile tea. But with fines potentially doubling, your bank account will thank you for skipping that trip to the car.
So, next time you’re parking, imagine a little voice saying, “Is this worth £160?” If the answer is “probably not,” you’ll already be ahead of the game. Or, you know, just buy a parking ticket app that actually works. But don’t count on it.
