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flag UK tradespeople faced £119M in parking fines, with many losing work and credit due to parking crises.

flag A UK report reveals tradespeople were issued 2.3 million parking fines in the past year, totaling £119 million, with many facing fines up to £160. flag Three-quarters struggle to find parking near job sites weekly, and nearly half have declined work due to parking issues and tool theft fears. flag On average, tradespeople spend £443 annually on parking, with some paying up to £6,000, and 28% report vehicle clamping or towing. flag Unpaid fines increasingly lead to County Court Judgments that harm credit and block mortgage approvals, even when debts go unnoticed. flag Experts warn the crisis is driving skilled workers from urban jobs, inflating construction costs, and worsening a projected 250,000 tradesperson shortfall by 2030. flag Calls are growing for trade-specific permits, work zones, grace periods, and stricter oversight of private parking enforcement firms.

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