Council raises £112k from city parking fines

Gloucester City Council issued 28.6 per cent fewer parking fines in 2023 compared to 2022

More than 4,800 parking fines were issued to drivers parked in a city's council-owned car parks last year, according to official figures.

Gloucester City Council generated £111,800 from the fines although the number of drivers being hit with parking tickets dropped by almost 2,000 last year compared to 2022.

On average, 13 fines per day were issued in 2023 compared to 18 in 2022 and the penalties have led to a decrease in revenue from parking enforcement for the council.

Gloucester City Council declined to comment.

Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at cinch, the firm that analysed the data, said the figures should be a "reminder" for all drivers to check nearby signs before parking.

"Nobody wants to find a parking fine come through their letterbox,” he said.

“Also, if you think the fine is unfair or it’s incorrect, don’t forget you have 28 days to appeal to an independent tribunal.

“And, if it is correct, you might be able to reduce the fine by paying sooner rather than later. ”

Gloucester City Council is responsible for 14 car parks providing approximately 1,905 parking spaces across the city.