{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/777872.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":777872,"attributes":{"action":"Extend mandatory car park grace periods from 10 to 15 minutes","background":"ANPR cameras log vehicles upon entry, but finding spaces, reading terms, or dealing with broken pay machines takes time. A 10-minute limit is insufficient, especially for elderly and disabled drivers. Relying strictly on smartphone apps excludes motorists without smart devices or mobile signal.","additional_details":"​We call on the UK Government to:\r\n​Mandate a 15-minute grace period across all ANPR car parks before issuing PCNs.\r\n​​Require operators to maintain cash or physical card payment options alongside apps, ensuring drivers without smartphones or mobile connectivity are not penalised.\r\n​Enforce mandatory fine waivers when pay machines are broken.\r\n​Enforce compliance with the Equality Act 2010 by requiring reasonable operational adjustments for elderly and disabled motorists.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-07-22T19:37:42.113Z","updated_at":"2026-08-14T11:05:09.370Z","rejected_at":"2026-08-14T11:05:02.862Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-24T11:17:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: \"Introduce a mandatory 15-minute grace period in all car parks\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762649"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}