Bournemouth, Dorset (administered by BCP Council) increases parking and towing penalties for drivers, citing problems caused by illegal parking during busy periods. Under the updated measures, motorists who park illegally face higher on-the-spot fines: the penalty rises to £160 from £80. The council also increases charges associated with vehicle recovery after cars are towed. Previously, drivers faced a £105 penalty related to towing, but this is raised to £280 under the new rates.
The changes are presented by the council as a way to address parking enforcement concerns in the seaside town, where increased tourist numbers contribute to congestion and vehicles blocking or disrupting access. The reporting notes that the higher fines apply to drivers whose vehicles are parked illegally and to those whose cars are removed as part of enforcement action.
Both the fine increase and the revised towing-related penalty take effect as part of the council’s wider response to parking pressure in Bournemouth.
