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Best parking apps 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn case the threat of car park carnage isn\u2019t enough to convince you of the merits of online shopping, Admiral has also been looking into the cost of car parking tickets, and it claims that local councils issued 17 per cent more fines in December 2022 than in December 2021.<\/p>\n
Last year, 7,296 fines were issued by those councils that responded to a Freedom of Information request, and Admiral says the new data reveals a 27 percent increase in fines in 2022 compared to 2021. That means drivers paid out \u00a37.75 million for parking infractions last year, up from \u00a35.99 million the year before – and with fines ranging from \u00a380 to \u00a3130 a time, that could significantly affect both your seasonal good cheer and your budget.<\/p>\n
According to Admiral\u2019s own research, the main reason drivers give for receiving a parking fine is overstaying the time stated on their ticket, although unclear signage is blamed by many, too.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas shopping can be stressful, and our research suggests that car parks in particular present their own problems. Four of the ten days of the year we see the most car park collisions are in the week before Christmas, so it\u2019s important to try and remain calm if you\u2019re using car parks in the run up to Christmas,\u201d says Clare Egan, head of motor product at Admiral Insurance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201dMore drivers trying to find a space, and the pressure to finish your Christmas shopping, can lead to tension and panic. Not only can that result in an unwanted car park bump, it can also lead motorists to potentially park illegally or inconsiderately when looking for a spot.\u201d<\/p>\n
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