Are private parking charges unenforceable in Scotland?

Having recently been caught over-staying my two hour welcome in a Scottish Motorway Service Station, I paid the private parking company’s charge of £60.

Various people have since suggested to me that private parking charges are unenforceable in Scotland - whereas they are enforceable in England. Can you clarify?

Asked on 1 January 2015 by Napoleon

Answered by Honest John

Here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/private-parking-penalties/

Tags: legal and consumer advice parking charges

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