Parking concerns 'off-putting' for tourists

Incorrect fines and extra fees have been reported by some members of the public using Northern Ireland's new parking system.

Changes came into effect earlier in April.

Blue coat parking attendants are now responsible for off-street public parking in eight council areas.

The company behind parking enforcement said if anyone believed they had been incorrectly fined they should follow its appeal procedures.

Customers still have the option to use cash, but the changes have also seen the introduction of a new RingGo app at some council-run pay-and-display car parks.

It has emerged that some people have still received parking tickets despite paying through the new app.

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