Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP, Murdo Fraser, has welcomed Scottish Government intervention to clamp down on rogue parking companies.
Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, has indicated that the Scottish Government is looking to bring forward new controls on the sector including proposals to create a unified code of practice and a fully independent appeals service.
Scottish Conservative MSP, Murdo Fraser, is currently in the process of drafting a Members Bill in the Scottish Parliament aimed at capping fines, creating an independent appeals service as well as a single code of practice.
Meanwhile, Sir Greg Hands MP, is also planning on introducing a separate Private Members Bill at Westminster to curb the excesses of the industry south of the border which may apply to Scotland.
Commenting Murdo Fraser MSP said;
“I am pleased to note the Scottish Government’s interest in bringing parking cowboys to heel and I look forward to learning more about their proposals and the likely timescale for introduction.
“The pressure from my own Private Members Bill, and the experience of my constituents in Perth, has undoubtedly had a positive impact in getting the Scottish Government to act and I believe some of the proposals in my draft consultation are being explored by the Government.
“I look forward to engaging with Scottish Ministers and colleagues down south whilst using public feedback from my own bill to guide any legislation.
“Ultimately, the end goal is to create a level playing field and fairer conditions for motorists and I hope this two-pronged approach will allow this to happen.”